Planning

CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)", which falls under the services category in the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The contract aims to maintain various traffic systems assets, including traffic signals and CCTV cameras, with the new contract expected to begin on 1st April 2026, following the expiration of the current contract on 31st March 2026. Key future dates include a market engagement notification on 14th April 2025. This procurement process is part of Kent County Council's efforts to ensure the safe and effective maintenance of traffic systems assets within the UKJ4 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic signal maintenance, electronic message signs, and associated communication infrastructures. Companies with experience in handling fault repairs, routine inspections, and emergency call-outs will find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. The annual budget includes approximately £1.4 million in revenue funding and £750k in capital investment, providing substantial financial opportunities. Businesses capable of managing both maintenance and upgrading of traffic systems technology will be well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance services. The current contract expires on 31st March 2026, with the new contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026. The existing contract covers the maintenance of traffic signals with associated vehicle detection systems, as well as electronic message signs, speed/hazard warning signs, CCTV cameras, over-height vehicle detection and the associated fibre optic cables, mobile phone communication links, fixed broadband circuits and other systems used by the Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) based at Aylesford. The contract involves both revenue funding of PS1.4M per annum, and capital investment in the asset of approximately PS750k per year. Please note these figures are an approximate and are subject to change. The Council have a statutory duty to ensure that the Traffic Systems Assets are maintained in safe working order and remain efficient.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Service will provide full maintenance provision for existing and new technology assets on the Kent Highway network, primarily traffic signals but also electronic message signs, CCTV and associated communications infrastructure, to include: - Routine inspections of equipment to meet statutory duties - Fault repairs due to wear and tear or third-party damage - Temporary switch off traffic signals to allow third parties to undertake works - Planned works to modify existing assets or renew life expired equipment - Communications between on-street units and the Traffic Operations Centre in Aylesford - Provision, operation and management of a fault reporting/monitoring platform - Emergency call out to make damaged equipment safe during out of hours Typically, this involves an annual volume of 2,500 faults, 1,500 routine inspections, 700 requests to temporarily switch off traffic signals and full refurbishment of 10 traffic signal installations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004305-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Cameron Croucher
Contact Email
cameron.croucher@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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