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# Abnormal Load Management

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abnormal-load-management-ocds-h6vhtk-0648a5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Stockton on Tees Borough Council: "Abnormal Load Management". Published status: complete. Contract Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Stockton on Tees Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/stockton-on-tees-borough-council-ons-e06000004)
- **Contract Value (direct award):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - without competition
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKC1
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £33,000 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abnormal-load-management-ocds-h6vhtk-0648a5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0648a5`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/abnormal-load-management-ocds-h6vhtk-0648a5#tl-md)

## Description
Cascade's AbLoads system manages all incoming Esdal and AbHaulier notifications and performs a check of each structure along the hauliers notified route for their specific axle and load, in compliance with the statutory notice requirements (2-5 days).   
Cascade handles the annual indemnity process, ensuring all hauliers indemnify the authority against any potential damage to structural assets.  
Given the lack of comprehensive structural or capacity data for many of our structures, Cascade provides a basic check based on vehicle size and dimensions. This check includes conservative measures to protect the authority while remaining fair to hauliers.  
The software generates monthly reports detailing the number of notifications processed and identifying structures that frequently fail to accommodate abnormal loads. This information enables targeted resource allocation for further structural analysis, supporting future asset management programs.  
Additionally, the system integrates with OneNetwork to account for street works, road closures, lane restrictions, and other factors that may impact abnormal load movements. 
Management and processing of abnormal load notifications doesn't generate direct revenue and yet must be undertaken to protect bridge and structural assets over and under the routes of abnormal loads. 
Outsourcing to Cascade Software offers a cost-effective solution, ensuring legal compliance and protecting infrastructure, while saving on staff resources.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 71311200
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **CASCADE SOFTWARE LIMITED**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-173603`
  - Value: £33,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** Abnormal Load Management (active)
  - Signed Value: £33,000
  - Signed Date: 28/10/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F010359-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-05T11:14:26.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T23:31:33.335Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0648a5