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Design and Build of Traffic Signal Junction Upgrades

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

21 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 08:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has awarded a contract for the "Design and Build of Traffic Signal Junction Upgrades" located in England, United Kingdom. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of installation work of illumination and signalling systems, involves upgrading aged traffic signal junctions with modern equipment to enhance safety and reduce congestion. The contract, valued at £4,011,433.22, has been awarded to Huyton Asphalt Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Initiated as part of an open tender process, the planning phase began with a notice published on 4th October 2024 and concluded with the award on 2nd April 2025. The contract period extends from 12th May 2025 to 17th June 2026.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic infrastructure, particularly SMEs with expertise in designing and installing modern signalling systems. Companies proficient in Extra Low Voltage equipment and capability to handle extensive highway works would find this contract highly beneficial. By contributing to reducing future maintenance costs, the upgraded traffic systems offer a sustainable business opportunity, aligning with the council's objective to manage the city's network better. This project not only promotes business growth but also underscores the strategic value brought by forward-thinking infrastructure companies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build of Traffic Signal Junction Upgrades

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council have identified a number of traffic signal junctions across the city that vary from 30 to 50 years in age. This age relates to traffic lanterns, poles, push buttons and cabling. This procurement is for the design and build/replacement of the traffic signals at these junctions. This contract will include the designing of the upgrades to each of the relevant junctions, the removal of existing traffic signal equipment and the installation of new traffic signal equipment along with all associated highways works. Each traffic signal installation will provide enhanced facilities for walking and cycling, will be upgraded to the latest standards and provide energy saving benefits through the upgrade to Extra Low Voltage (ELV) equipment. The upgrade of the traffic signal junctions will improve safety at junctions reduce congestion on the network and provide a long-term solution that will enable the council to better manage its highway network through the minimisation of future routine maintenance. LCC will seek to award a contract for the maximum number of junctions possible within the available budget. This will be between a minimum of five and a maximum of nine junctions based on a predetermined priority order.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-273a889a-3f89-4ecf-964e-4c34203373fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbc0776-34e5-4395-a3cf-863ee3c5aa73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

45316212 - Installation of traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,011,433 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUYTON ASPHALT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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