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title: "Highways Asset Management System (HAMS)"
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# Highways Asset Management System (HAMS)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-457a4d8f-bd59-4fd1-8b31-2d75ec8271dd

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council, based in Preston, has successfully completed the procurement process for a Highways Asset Management System (HAMS), awarding the contract to Brightly Software Limited. The procurement, valued at £10 million, falls under the industry-specific software package category and was conducted through an open procedure. The process moved from tender to award, with the contract starting in April 2025 for an initial five-year term, with possibilities for extension up to a total of 15 years. The project is designed to enhance the strategic management and optimisation of highway resources, positively impacting the North West region's transport infrastructure.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for technology firms specialising in complex, high-value software solutions, particularly those equipped to handle large-scale contracts and the needs of public sector clients. With a focus on improving the highway infrastructure management, companies with expertise in asset management systems, data analytics, and strategic resource allocation would find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their public sector portfolio. The project also indicates potential for SMEs to engage through secondary procurement for related services, further broadening the scope for business growth.

## Notice

Highways Asset Management System (HAMS) software solution that takes a strategic approach to optimising the allocation of resources for the management, operation, preservation and enhancement of the highway infrastructure to meet the needs of current and future users of the transport network. Additional information: The Agreement will be let for an initial period of five years from March 2025, with a further five options to extend for 24 months each. The potential total contract length is therefore up to 15 years. The potential for a long-term contract recognises the significant cost of change and return-on-investment duration. The Agreement will be based on the UK Cabinet Office's Model Services Contract for high value, complex services. The Agreement will be tailored to meet the needs of the Council's requirements and feedback from the industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286a1ba-1d6b-41ce-95ef-894809d369f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286a1ba-1d6b-41ce-95ef-894809d369f8
- 18 Oct 2024 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93306fd-76a3-432b-a81c-888ce7ab18dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b286a1ba-1d6b-41ce-95ef-894809d369f8
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93306fd-76a3-432b-a81c-888ce7ab18dd
  18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier

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