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TC063 - High Speed Road Traffic Management & Associated Verge Maintenance Services

BOLTON COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 10:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton has successfully completed the award process for its procurement titled "TC063 - High Speed Road Traffic Management & Associated Verge Maintenance Services". The contracting authority, Bolton Council, engaged in this open procurement procedure to address the need for traffic management controls and associated verge maintenance across specified highways within England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on 16th December 2024, with KAYS Highways Ltd being appointed as the supplier to commence work from 3rd January 2025 through to 2nd January 2027. This contract, valued at £115,687, falls under the industry category of verge maintenance work and traffic control services, establishing a collaborative partnership with Bolton Council's in-house service provision for channel and pavement sweeping.

This procurement opens avenues for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with an emphasis on experienced service providers in high-speed road traffic management and verge maintenance. The open procurement method allows such businesses to showcase their expertise in traffic control, enhancing their reputation by successfully fulfilling governmental contracts. Given Bolton Council's commitment to proactive maintenance across highways, businesses equipped with skills in grass cutting, litter/flytip removal, hedge cutting, and weed spraying are well-suited to participate and contribute towards the effective upkeep of local infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC063 - High Speed Road Traffic Management & Associated Verge Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The Borough Council of Bolton (the "Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for a High Speed Road Traffic Management & Associated Verge Maintenance Service, which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Authority is looking for a suitable Provider to provide traffic management controls on highways that the Authority regards as requiring such controls together with the option of grass cutting and litter/flytip removal services, with a further optional service of hedge cutting and weed spraying (the "Services"). Predominately channel and pavement sweeping services will be provided by the Authority's in-house service which shall be carried out in conjunction with the services required from the successful Tenderer. However, the Authority may opt for some sweeping services to be carried out by the Provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/017a93a9-79bd-4a62-9e2f-ac5992ee9141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,687 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,687 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2025 - 2 Jan 2027 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
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
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
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAYS HIGHWAYS

Further Information

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