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title: "Automated Highways Monitoring"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Automated Highways Monitoring

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a5ff5e9-f804-4743-a207-86a0521711e2

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract for the "Automated Highways Monitoring" project to ROUTE REPORTS LIMITED. This procurement relates to the industry category of road inspection and data analysis services and takes place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was undertaken through a selective call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework Agreement, with the contract commencing on 24th June 2026 and set to end on 23rd June 2029. A total budget of £455,000 is allocated for this 3-year contract, which includes an option for a 1-year extension subject to performance. The contract award was completed on 1st June 2026, focusing on services that incorporate AI solutions to improve the maintenance and monitoring of highways.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the field of AI-driven data analysis and infrastructure monitoring. Companies that specialise in innovative technological solutions in line with road maintenance and safety can leverage this contract to grow their business presence in the public sector. The procurement method and framework agreement indicate a preference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it an excellent opportunity for such entities to expand their capabilities and showcase their technological prowess in enhancing public infrastructure management. Startups and firms experienced in integrating AI with public works are particularly well-suited to participate and benefit from this tender.

## Notice

Automated Highways Monitoring - A comprehensive data intelligence framework that harnesses cameras that can be fitted to council vehicles to provide visibility of the highways assets, using AI to enable the council to facilitate key decisions on potholes, illegal skips, faded road lines etc, and to pass this insight into the back-office system. The scope of integrating AI into highway maintenance covers a broad range of innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety while ensuring compliance with regulations. This is a 3-year contract with Route Reports, covering the period 24th June 2026, to 23rd June 2029, including a 1-year extension option subject to performance, at a total cost of up to PS455,000, under the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3d4b2c-ac30-4a2a-aab1-9bfacd5543f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £455,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £455,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROUTE REPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71631480 - Road-inspection services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3d4b2c-ac30-4a2a-aab1-9bfacd5543f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e3d4b2c-ac30-4a2a-aab1-9bfacd5543f5
  29th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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