---
title: "Automated Salt Spreading"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0498b0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-18"
---

# Automated Salt Spreading

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0498b0

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has recently completed a public procurement process for the supply of an automated salt spreading solution, titled "Automated Salt Spreading". The contract covered the provision of hardware and cloud software for winter vehicles, including necessary annual licences, system training, and warranty. The procurement fell under the industry category of "Industry specific software package" and targeted goods procurement. The project is located at Tyne Mills Industrial Estate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XL. The tender process was conducted through an open procedure with relevant deadlines having already passed, and the contract was signed on 1st November 2024. The successful contractor awarded this project is Winter Service Solutions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the software and IT services sector, particularly those specialising in public service solutions and hardware supply for vehicular systems. Companies with expertise in providing integrated hardware and cloud software packages, especially those familiar with ECON compatibility, would find this contract highly relevant. Additional services such as ongoing training and warranty management were also critical components, highlighting a significant avenue for business growth in technical support and after-sales services. SMEs demonstrated strong competitiveness, reflecting the inclusiveness of the procurement process conducted by Northumberland County Council.

## Notice

This contract is for the supply of Hardware and Cloud Software based solution for the winter vehicles. In addition to the Hardware and Software the package includes annual licences required, system training and warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply of Hardware and Cloud Software based solution for the winter vehicles. In addition to the Hardware and Software the package includes annual licences required, system training and warranty. Additional information: N/A

Renewal: Once contract term and any extensions complete, it will be subject to renewal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037196-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 24 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,680 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLC21 Northumberland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WINTER SERVICE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037196-2024
- 6 Sep 2024 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028568-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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