Award

LCC - Supply of Highway Traffic Signal Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 14:13

Award

29 Jul 2025 at 12:26

Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 13:21

Planning

07 Mar 2025 at 15:08

Planning

07 Mar 2025 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the "LCC - Supply of Highway Traffic Signal Services" contract, with the award to SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd. This procurement, categorised under services within the maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights, implements an open procedure compliant with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The contract's location is focused on the Lincolnshire Highway Network in the United Kingdom, with the procurement stage now being complete after it was initiated with a planning notice in March 2025. The award, dated 5th November 2025, specifies a contract period beginning on 1st April 2026 and potentially extending until 31st March 2038, accommodating a one-time renewal of up to six years. The contract has an estimated gross value of GBP 32,135,214.6.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in traffic signal maintenance and improvement services, particularly those capable of providing a comprehensive 24/7 service. Larger enterprises, like SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, with the resources to manage full-time maintenance and collaborate with other contractors and in-house teams, would find this an ideal opportunity. The project aligns with the need for robust technical capabilities and operational excellence, ensuring fault management and task completion meet high-performance standards, ultimately creating long-term business growth for successful tenderers due to the extended contract period and potential for renewal.

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Notice Title

LCC - Supply of Highway Traffic Signal Services

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council is looking to procure a Contractor to provide highway traffic signal services. The Contractor is required to provide a comprehensive service for the maintenance and improvement of all traffic signals on the Lincolnshire Highway Network. The traffic signal contractor shall provide all the resources required to provide the service which includes a 24 hour, 365 day a year call out service for traffic signal faults and damage. The Traffic Signal Term Contractor is required to provide all of the site based maintenance and improvements activities for Lincolnshire County Council and will work closely with the in-house team and other contractors to deliver the whole service.

Planning Information

Multiple meet the buyer events held at LCC offices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071291-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£26,779,345 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£26,779,345 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carl Newall
Contact Email
procurement.lincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

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