Tender

Traffic Signals 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Traffic Signals 2026," managed by West Sussex County Council, involves the management and maintenance of traffic-signal equipment across highways. This active tender, with a value of £25,000,000, covers regions including South East and South West of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the 'Tender' stage, following an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is set for 17th April 2026. The contract period will commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2033, focusing on the services category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in the traffic-signal maintenance services sector. It's suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a lucrative chance to expand operations and secure a long-term contract. Companies adept at highways equipment operations and maintenance can considerably benefit from participating in this tender, enhancing their reach within the specified regions and contributing to the upkeep of critical infrastructure. Interested parties should act promptly, ensuring their proposals meet the outlined criteria by the deadline.

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Notice Title

Traffic Signals 2026

Notice Description

Highways signals equipment operations and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbea1148-245b-445f-bbd2-0d8afcea6ae8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f3185-98b3-4608-9d0f-f7767340ffcc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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