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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Tender

06 May 2025 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

06 May 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council recently concluded the tender process for the "All Ayrshire Traffic Signal Maintenance" contract, focused on maintaining traffic signals across East, South, and North Ayrshire council areas. This tender, initiated by the East Ayrshire Council in collaboration with the North Ayrshire Council, was conducted using an open procurement method under the legal directive CELEX 32014L0024. The procurement, classified under CPV code 50232200, falls within the services category. As of 27th August 2025, the award for the contract with an estimated value of £750,000 was made to Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The procurement is supported by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), and signing of the contract occurred on 8th August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in traffic signal maintenance services to expand their portfolios. The open procedure allowed for wide participation, though ultimately, Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd was successful. Businesses that can demonstrate robust service delivery and efficient fault management systems would be well-suited to compete for this type of contract. The emphasis on community benefits and fair work practices indicates a preference for suppliers committed to positively impacting the local community and workforce. Ideal contenders would also have the financial and technical qualifications, such as requisite turnover and industry certifications, needed to meet the strict requirements set by the local councils.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

All Ayrshire Traffic Signal Maintenance

Notice Description

Traffic Signal Maintenance in East, South and North Ayrshire Council areas, on behalf of Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment throughout North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire.

Renewal: Two one year extension options available at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051498-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Around 6 months prior to contract end.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

North Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd

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