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title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Pothole Automatic Detection Software"
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# Cambridgeshire County Council Pothole Automatic Detection Software

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60ce0b2-215d-4cf9-b54e-e54532a2771b

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Pothole Automatic Detection Software." This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category and is targeted at improving highway maintenance within England, United Kingdom. The award phase concluded on 18th February 2026 with an active tender period that ended on 16th February 2026. The contract with the awarded supplier, Route Reports Limited, commenced on 19th February 2026 and is slated for completion on 18th April 2028. The contract, valued at £102,916, utilised a non-specified procurement method and was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those with expertise in AI and computer vision technologies. Companies that provide advanced analytics and automated inspection solutions will find this contract beneficial for business growth. SMEs, in particular, are well positioned to compete, given the council’s openness to involving smaller entities. The project not only provides a platform to showcase technological innovations in maintenance inspection but also ensures a long-term collaboration with local government entities, thereby enhancing business visibility and credibility in the public sector.

## Notice

The Route Reports (Cloud Software) roads platform software provides automated highway maintenance inspections. This system uses cameras, computer vision and AI to detect surface defects, cracking, potholes, and reports the condition of signs, lines and more

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35710dc-8ca6-41a6-acee-87fe2b8f4ec6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,916 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,916 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35710dc-8ca6-41a6-acee-87fe2b8f4ec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35710dc-8ca6-41a6-acee-87fe2b8f4ec6
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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