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title: "Framework for the Supply of Traffic Counters and Associated Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034dad"
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# Framework for the Supply of Traffic Counters and Associated Software

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034dad

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## Summary

The Gateshead Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework for the Supply of Traffic Counters and Associated Software. This framework, valued between £600,000 and £1,200,000, aims to acquire automatic traffic count equipment for motor vehicles and pedal cycles. The procurement was divided into multiple lots, each specifying different types of traffic counters and associated software. The tender was awarded to multiple suppliers, including Q-Free (Bristol) UK Ltd and R-Com Consulting Ltd. The Council serves as the buyer in this procurement process.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specialising in traffic-monitoring equipment. Businesses that can provide inductive loop and piezo traffic counters, as well as associated software, are well-suited to participate. With a significant value range, the framework offers a chance for growth and collaboration with the Gateshead Council. Potential competitors can explore additional details on the tender for specific requirements and submission guidelines to maximise their chances of securing a contract.

## Notice

The Council has established a multi-Lot, multi-supplier Framework with suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of supplying a range of automatic traffic count (ATC) equipment, communications and software solutions for both motor vehicle and pedal cycle monitoring to the Traffic and Accident Data Unit (TADU).

### Lot Information

Inductive loop and piezo traffic counters

Provision of inductive loop and piezo traffic counters and associated software.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Inductive loop and piezo traffic counters with links to UTMC

Provision of inductive loop and piezo traffic counters with links to UTMC and associated software.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Inductive loop and piezo pedal cycle counters

Provision of inductive loop and piezo pedal cycle counters and associated software.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Non-inductive loop/piezo traffic counters

Provision of non-inductive loop/piezo traffic counters and associated software

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Non-inductive loop/piezo traffic counters with links to UTMC

Provision of non-inductive loop/piezo traffic counters with links to UTMC and associated software.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

Non-inductive loop/piezo pedal cycle counters

Provision of non-inductive loop/piezo pedal cycle counters and associated software.

Options: This contract has the option to extend for a further 12-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007468-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | Q-FREE (BRISTOL; R-COM CONSULTING; STREETS SYSTEMS; TAGMASTER; VIVACITY LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007468-2023
- 4 Jul 2022 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018181-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gateshead,gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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