Tender

Open Framework Agreement for the Provision of Traffic Surveys

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 11:15

Planning

29 Apr 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Open Framework Agreement for the Provision of Traffic Surveys." This initiative seeks to establish a framework with multiple suppliers to conduct traffic surveys, aimed at monitoring changes to the transport network and evaluating intervention impacts. The procurement involves an open procedure and falls under the services category. Key regions for service delivery include areas within the UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 regions. Relevant deadlines include the end of the tender period on 17th November 2025 and the award period concluding on 10th December 2025. The framework agreement, which is subject to Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023, has an estimated value of up to £960,000 over its lifetime but does not guarantee the volume or value of work.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road traffic-control equipment, traffic-monitoring equipment, and related services. Companies well-suited to compete in this process include those that can handle competitive frameworks and possess the capacity to participate in either direct awards or further competitions. The potential for growth within these contracts can be realised through repeat business over the framework's duration, as well as opportunities in competitive re-openings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate given their suitability criteria. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system to engage in the tender process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework Agreement for the Provision of Traffic Surveys

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement with multiple suppliers to carry out traffic surveys to monitor changes to the transport network and to evaluate interventions to the network. This procurement is for a Open Framework Agreement and as such it is subject to Section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 with regards to reopening of the Framework, evaluation of bids, and the term of the scheme of Frameworks. It should be noted that there is no guarantee of the volume or value of work let under the open framework. Any values given in this notice are an eight year estimate for the life of the open framework, based on previous spend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The above dates relate to the first framework to been let under the open framework. The term of the first framework in the scheme will be 24 months from the service commencement date. Should market conditions dictate the Council reserves the right to extend the term of the first framework by 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05091e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058455-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

63712700 - Traffic control services

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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