Award

T2578 Provision of a Traffic Management Service

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2025 at 07:55

Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a traffic management service has been completed and the contract awarded by Belfast City Council. The purchasing authority sought services within the industry category of traffic control, specifically targeting events and the management of dangerous buildings under building control. The location for the services is Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, classified under the CPV code 63712700. The tender stage began with an open procedure in February 2025, inviting bids until the deadline of 11th March. Following the tender phase, the award was announced on 10th June 2025, with TCMC Crowded Space Ltd trading as The Traffic Management Company being selected as the supplier. The contract, with a value up to GBP 200,000, was signed on 9th June 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in traffic management services, particularly those with experience handling event logistics or managing traffic around safety concerns. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality traffic management plans and ensuring cost-effective solutions are well-suited to compete in such procurements. The contract could span from three to five years, with renewal options, offering stability and the potential for extended engagement. The emphasis on social value and contract performance management provides diverse business opportunities for those equipped to meet the outlined criteria in innovative and socially responsible ways.

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Notice Title

T2578 Provision of a Traffic Management Service

Notice Description

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ('the Council') for the provision of Traffic Management Services for Events and dangerous buildings for Building Control.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Notice of award of Contract by Belfast City Council ('the Council') for the provision of Traffic Management Services for Events and dangerous buildings for Building Control. Additional information: Minimum value range of GBP 34 000.00 to a maximum of GBP 200 000.00 which has been calculated on the basis of a 3 year contract through to the maximum 5 year contract including contract options.

Options: Please refer to Schedule 1 - Specification.

Renewal: The Contract is for an initial period of 3 years with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further 2 years (up to 60 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031113-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cps@belfastcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TCMC CROWDED SPACE LTD T/A THE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

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