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title: "Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695a1"
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# Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695a1

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Annual Condition Surveys (Road Asset Management Strategy)" with an award made to GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED. This contract, falling under the services category, involves conducting annual condition surveys of carriageways and footways within Southend's network. Data from these surveys will be integrated into the AssetStream system, accompanied by imagery. Initially signed on 6th May 2026, the contract commences on 1st August 2026 and runs until 31st March 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension. Notably, the procurement method was below the threshold under the Road Asset Management Strategy Framework, applicable to the UKH31 region, specifically Southend-on-Sea.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in hazard protection and control consultancy services, particularly those like GAIST SOLUTIONS LIMITED, which is classified as an SME. The focus on annual surveys and integrated data management systems suggests a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in road asset management, digital surveying technologies, or related consultancy services. Engaging in such public sector contracts can facilitate growth through stable, long-term revenue avenues and enhanced reputation in the infrastructure management domain.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) has appointed a suitable provider for the provision of Annual Condition Surveys (carriageway & footways) for the entire network length in Southend from current LSG network. Data is to be loaded for use on AssetStream with an associated imagery survey also supplied to the system. Annual Surveys are to be undertaken in September each Contract Year and results delivered before December of the same year. This agreement has been awarded via the Road Asset Management Strategy (RAMS) Framework. The contracting authority is Southend-on-Sea City Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,802 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GAIST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 11:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042954-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gaist.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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