Planning

Maintenance & Installation of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

12 May 2025 at 10:15

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council is planning a procurement process for the maintenance and installation of traffic control equipment under a public authority - sub-central government scheme. This planned tender, initiated as a pipeline notice, focuses on the goods category related to software packages and information systems. The contract includes services for Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland regions, providing maintenance functions, renewal, and the switch on/off of traffic signals. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with a legal basis under the 2023/54 UKPGA legislation, with an estimated contract period start date of 1st August 2027, ending on 30th September 2029, and potential extensions to 2032. The project has a gross value of £7.2 million GBP, with all involved services planned to commence delivery throughout this entire period.

This tender opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses involved in the installation and servicing of traffic signals and related communications equipment. Companies offering expertise in software systems, installation services, and maintenance operations for traffic control systems stand to benefit. The procurement involves a significant scale for the provision of labour, tools, and components, suiting businesses with capacity for large-scale logistical and technical operations. As part of the preparatory phase, interested firms should note the suitability of this opportunity for providers capable of delivering routine maintenance, annual inspections, and emergency response services across multiple regional jurisdictions. The tendering process provides an expansive opportunity for businesses wishing to collaborate with Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, and Rutland County Council on pivotal traffic management infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance & Installation of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Leicester City Council is seeking to let a contract for the maintenance, renewal & installation of traffic signals and associated equipment for Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council or on those highways maintained under agreement by Leicester City Council Leicester City Council under agreement with Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council is responsible for the maintenance of traffic signals throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Contract will be formed of core and additional services. Core Services will be required throughout the whole term of the contract and will be used by all 3 named authorities and the works generally consists of routine maintenance and annual inspections of traffic signal and associated communications equipment, together with the switch off or on of traffic signals for utility works as directed. The Contract is for the supply of all labour, plant, equipment, materials (where appropriate), tools and spare components for all items and any ancillary equipment forming part of the listed installations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05109a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020364-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2027 - 30 Sep 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Pamela Chirara
Contact Email
pamela.chirara@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164543502

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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