Contract awardedFramework call-offRoad condition surveys

Automated Highways Monitoring

Implementation of an AI-driven data intelligence framework to monitor highway assets via vehicle-mounted cameras. The system identifies potholes, illegal skips, and faded road markings, integrating findings directly into back-office management systems to facilitate maintenance decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Awarded value
£455k
As published
Published
29 June 2026
Awarded
1 June 2026
Route Reports Limited
Contract length
36 months
Ends 23 June 2029

What the contract covers

Data intelligence and road-inspection service

Provision of AI-powered highways monitoring and data intelligence services using vehicle-mounted camera systems for automated road asset inspection and maintenance.

  • Provide a comprehensive data intelligence framework using cameras fitted to council vehicles to monitor highway assets
  • Use AI to identify and provide insight on potholes, illegal skips, faded road lines, and other stated highway issues
  • Pass monitoring insight into the council’s back-office system to facilitate key decisions

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Data intelligence and road-inspection service
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months
Longest it can run
48 months
Contract dates
24 June 2026 to 23 June 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
71631480, 72316000

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Northumberland County Council

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Route Reports Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3633118/automated-highways-monitoring
Buyer reference
NCC1876
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a5ff5e9-f804-4743-a207-86a0521711e2
Last checked
5 November 2026

Northumberland County Council. Automated Highways Monitoring. Contract award, 29 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3633118/automated-highways-monitoring (accessed 5 November 2026).