---
title: "Route Optimisation System for Highland Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508545"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000508545.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-17"
---

# Route Optimisation System for Highland Council

Buyer: THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508545

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## Summary

The Highland Council is in the planning stage of procuring a Route Optimisation System, with the tender ID THC/ICT/ROS/2017. This initiative will support the optimisation of routes for Highland Council vehicles, particularly for waste collection services, using software and hardware solutions. The estimated value of this procurement is £140,000. Expressions of interest are welcomed, with a future notice expected on 30 October 2017. The project is located in Inverness and is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for software and hardware companies specialising in route planning and optimisation solutions. Businesses capable of delivering integrated technology for in-vehicle tracking and management systems will find this procurement particularly relevant. Companies that serve local authorities and have a track record in supporting public service operations could leverage this opportunity to grow their business and enhance their offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Route optimisation package (software and hardware) for use by Highland Council vehicles

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Highland Council intends to purchase a route optimisation package (including software and hardware) for use by Highland Council vehicles. This will be primarily for use by Waste Collection vehicles, at least initially, but may also be used by other vehicles e.g. street cleansing, gully emptying, gritting, etc. The system is to include route planning software, in-vehicle tracking devices and in-cab display equipment. The Highland Council has secured EU match funding for this project through ERDF (the European Regional Development Fund).. Expressions of interest are invited from interested parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292704 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292704

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292704
  Route Optimisation System for Highland Council - Route optimisation package (software and hardware) for use by Highland Council vehicles

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=508545
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508545

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