Tender

Temporary Traffic Management Framework 2025 - 2027

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 17:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council is overseeing an open procurement process for the "Temporary Traffic Management Framework 2025 - 2027". This initiative aims to appoint up to three suppliers to provide external temporary traffic management services supporting the council’s highway teams. Classified under the CPV code 63712700, this opportunity focuses on traffic control services and is valued at £3.6 million. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with interested parties required to submit their bids by 14:00 on 17th December 2025. The contract is slated to begin on 1st April 2026 and will run through to 31st March 2030. The services will be required across England, in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic control services. Its suitability criteria favour small and medium enterprises (SMEs), making it particularly attractive for smaller businesses looking to expand their operations in the public sector. The open procedure ensures a competitive environment, encouraging innovative solutions from diverse suppliers. The framework's multi-supplier arrangement allows businesses to collaborate and leverage complementary skills to provide comprehensive service delivery, thus enhancing growth prospects within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Traffic Management Framework 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Framework with up to 3 Suppliers to deliver External temporary traffic management support for the delivery of schemes to support the Council's in-house highway teams

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffd2af6f-23d8-4917-99b6-1ddd87092704
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d10dca7-6205-4877-9144-db527be0af57
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandy Atkinson
Contact Email
procurement.capital.waf@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003733300

Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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