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CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance

Kent County Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 17:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

02 Apr 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 12:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

29 May 2025 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 May 2025 at 11:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 08:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council, based in Maidstone, is responsible for the "CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance" contract, focusing on the services industry category. With a procurement method of a selective competitive flexible procedure, the contract involves maintaining traffic systems, including traffic signals and CCTV on the Kent Highway network, using both routine and non-routine works strategies. The procurement process has reached the contract award stage, awarded to TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, with the initial contract term running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, and an optional extension up to 2036. The estimated contract value is between £23 million to £28 million, which may reach a maximum of £45 million considering potential inflation and additional requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance, repair, and technical support services, given the scope of work that includes routine inspections, fault repairs, and emergency call-outs. Large enterprises with robust technical capabilities, such as TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED, are particularly suited to handle the comprehensive maintenance requirements of the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) outlined in this contract. Companies specialising in control, safety, signalling, and light equipment may find this project an excellent opportunity to expand their operational portfolio within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the conditions of participation may also find opportunities to engage as subcontractors, leveraging their niche expertise in the traffic management domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance

Notice Description

The Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance contract provides 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 All traffic systems assets used to manage the highway network are of a very specialist and technical nature. The supplier will have the technical capability to deliver the whole contract. Following engagement with various authorities and providers, the approach is to create a contract that addresses both routine and non-routine works. This contract will outline the means, measures and payment mechanism for effectively maintaining the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) asset, while ensuring a balanced approach to risk. The Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) inventory of equipment comprises the following: * 365 traffic signal-controlled junctions * 417 traffic light controlled pedestrian crossings (pelican, puffin, toucan, pegasus) * 148 electronic roadside message signs (VMS) * 236 electronic vehicle activated warning signs (VAS) * 191 highway monitoring CCTV cameras * 1 over-height vehicle detection site This service is primarily focused on maintaining all existing traffic systems assets and restoring equipment to normal operation. In addition, the contract will include refurbishment of existing assets using capital funding, and the provision of new Kent County Council funded signal schemes, although the level of this is not guaranteed. This contract shall not include installation of third-party installations, nor major highway schemes which will be procured via separate tenders. As this is a Services contract, the annual contract value is subject to fluctuation. Services will generally be called off from a Schedule of Rates (SORs) as required. The expected annual value is approximately PS2.3 million to PS2.8 million, giving an overall expected contract value of PS23 million to PS28 million, broken down as follows: -Initial Term (5 years): PS11.5 million - PS14 million -Optional Extension Term (up to 5 years): PS11.5 million - PS14 million The contract periods are: -Initial Term: 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2031 -Optional Extension: 01 April 2031 - 31 March 2036 An anticipated maximum contract value of PS45 million has been set to allow for inflation, compensation events, additional requirements, changes to service levels, budgetary adjustments, additional in-scope activities, and other variations. All values are estimates and may be exceeded during the life of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The periods for extension will consist of either multiple single-year extensions, the full five (5) year period, or any other combination subject to the maximum service period not having been exceeded by any prior extension.

Planning Information

Kent County Council (KCC) engaged with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance services, via a market engagement exercise in February 2025. All interested suppliers were asked to complete the published market engagement questionnaire and return to the Council before the 14th February 2025 deadline. After which further virtual market engagement discussions were held with suppliers to discuss responses further in more detail. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-06-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Kent County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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