---
title: "Security Upgrade to TRADS Traffic Analysis Database"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078d2c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-10-21"
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# Security Upgrade to TRADS Traffic Analysis Database

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078d2c

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## Summary

Gateshead Borough Council procured a one-off PHP security update for its TRADS traffic analysis database. The work was a software and information-systems upgrade, intended to address security in the database. Delivery was for Gateshead, in the North East of England. The requirement was focused on updating an existing traffic analysis system rather than supplying a broader traffic-management service or a new database. The council was the buyer, and WSP UK Limited was selected to carry out the work. This procurement therefore concerns suppliers with expertise in PHP application security and the ability to update and secure an established traffic analysis database.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Gateshead Borough Council used a direct award below the public procurement threshold, without competition. WSP UK Limited was selected. The contract was signed on 3 July 2026 and runs from 3 July to 19 August 2026. Its value is £44,073.60 including VAT. The requirement was handled as a single lot, covering the one-off PHP security update to the TRADS traffic analysis database. The published procurement data does not state award criteria or an evaluation basis beyond the direct-award route.

This award shows demand from Gateshead Borough Council for targeted security work on its TRADS traffic analysis database. Suppliers seeking to compete if this specific requirement returns to market would need credible PHP security capability and experience assessing and updating an existing database application without disrupting its operational purpose. Familiarity with traffic analysis systems would help a supplier understand the context of the software and the need to preserve its function while strengthening security. The selected supplier was a large UK company, indicating that the work was delivered by a supplier with the capacity to undertake a defined software-security assignment. This was a one-off, focused upgrade rather than a broad systems replacement, so a strong fit would be demonstrated through relevant application-security expertise and the ability to deliver a contained technical change.

## Notice

One off PHP Security update to be applied to the TRADS traffic Analysis database.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099623-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2026 - 19 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,073 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP UK Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099623-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099623-2026
  21st October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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