Award

The Maintenance of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2026 at 08:24

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, serving as the lead buyer in collaboration with Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil councils, is spearheading a completed procurement process for the "Maintenance of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment." This contracting process, initiated as an open procedure, covers the services related to traffic signal maintenance and the upgrade of equipment across South Wales (regions UKL15 and UKL17). The award, which boasts a contract value of £2,400,000, was formalised on 9th April 2026. Key procurement milestones included the tender period ending on 24th February 2026, and the subsequent awarding set to conclude by 16th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2026, lasting until 31st May 2030, with a potential two-year extension.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses in the traffic management and civil engineering sectors. With the contract awarded to Yunex Limited, a large enterprise, the initial competition saw involvement from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicating that SMEs were welcomed for this open procedure. The contract's scope, encompassing maintenance, inspection, repair, and upgrading of traffic control systems, presents lucrative possibilities for businesses offering specialised traffic management solutions and capable of delivering comprehensive services within such frameworks. Participating in or supplying to such projects can significantly amplify business growth, foster partnerships with local authorities, and enhance portfolios through involvement in critical infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

The Maintenance of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Contract Award for The Maintenance of Traffic Control and Associated Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05232a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-01-05

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Additional Buyers

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YUNEX

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