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Traffic Signal IoT SIMS

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for "Traffic Signal IoT SIMS," focusing on the category of SIM cards within the services industry. The contract, valued at £3,291,051, involves supplying up to 150 SIM cards to facilitate 4G communications for traffic signals and Virtual Message Signs (VMS) in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Vodafone, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, which started on 1 March 2026 and will conclude on 28 February 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract award announced on 8 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for telecommunications providers capable of delivering IoT SIM solutions suitable for traffic management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in SIM technology could find the contract promising, given Sheffield City Council's interest in capacities tailored to traffic signal communications. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance communication systems in urban traffic networks stand a good chance of future engagements, potentially leading to further partnerships within public service sectors.

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Notice Title

Traffic Signal IoT SIMS

Notice Description

Over the course of the contract, Sheffield City Council would like to order up to 150 sims to enable 4G communications to the council's Traffic Signals and Virtual Message Signs (VMS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eaf95a46-2004-4a4e-844a-4704b657c55d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5049006a-575b-4ef5-be77-40398d95f4b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,291,051 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,291,051 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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