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title: "AI Pavement Condition Assessment Direct Award via G-Cloud 13"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e39f4318-013d-48e0-9a8f-7c19afa1d65c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-05"
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# AI Pavement Condition Assessment Direct Award via G-Cloud 13

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e39f4318-013d-48e0-9a8f-7c19afa1d65c

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the "AI Pavement Condition Assessment" project to VAISALA LIMITED. The procurement stage was selective, with a tender period ending on 7th September 2023. The contract period spans from 20th November 2023 to 19th November 2026. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract provides a chance for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to participate in delivering a system using smart technology for highway condition assessment. The direct award via G-Cloud 13 facilitates an easy entry point for suppliers who can provide software programming and consultancy services. Businesses involved in hardware sales and maintenance may find this opportunity particularly beneficial in expanding their market presence.

## Notice

DCC requires a system that uses smart phones and video technology to record, assess and report on the condition of the highway. The vehicle mounted camera automatically processes highways asset condition data and identify defects, carriageway conditions. Includes the purchase of hardware. Direct Award chosen due to compatibility with other LA's within the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34167813-7d9c-46a3-b9e2-adb552f7c2b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 19 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,932 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAISALA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34167813-7d9c-46a3-b9e2-adb552f7c2b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34167813-7d9c-46a3-b9e2-adb552f7c2b2
  5th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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