---
title: "DIGITISATION OF SPEED AND RED LIGHT CAMERAS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051783"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# DIGITISATION OF SPEED AND RED LIGHT CAMERAS

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051783

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digitisation of Speed and Red Light Cameras" is currently in the planning stage and led by Gateshead Borough Council in collaboration with the Northumbria Road Safety Partnership (NRSP). The initiative seeks solutions for updating approximately 45 spot speed cameras and 20 red light cameras within the Northumberland Police force area with modern digital alternatives. This project falls under the traffic-monitoring industry category and is located across regions classified as UKC2 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include a due date for market engagement on the 3rd of June, 2025. The official notice was published on the 19th of May, 2025, with an expected contract period from 28th November, 2025, to 27th November, 2028. The procurement method is classified as goods, with a gross value of £180,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the traffic-monitoring and control equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing state-of-the-art digital camera solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement process accommodates such businesses. Companies specialising in traffic safety technology, control equipment, or related services may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Collaborating with councils and the NRSP provides a strategic avenue for businesses to expand their market reach within public safety sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (The Council) working with Northumbria Road Safety Partnership (NRSP), are looking to see what solutions are on the market for the digitisation of the approximate 45 spot speed cameras and 20 red light cameras within the Northumberland Police force area.

### Planning Information

The Northumbria Road Safety Partnership (NRSP, formerly Northumbria Safer Roads Initiative NSRI) are looking to replace the old wet-film spot speed and red-light running safety cameras that are currently in existence around the force area with new digital cameras and housings.
Currently, there are approximately 45 spot speed and 20 red-light running safety camera housing locations in the force area, all of which use old wet-film technology to record offences.
The opportunity will be published on https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022831-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL; NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL; NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL; SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL; SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL; THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA |
| 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 | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment
- 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 15:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022831-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022831-2025
  19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/
- https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities

## Provenance

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