Tender

THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the maintenance of traffic control and associated equipment has been initiated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, acting as the lead authority for a collaborative tender involving Bridgend CBC and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. The tender, titled "THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," falls under the services industry category and is focused on ensuring the proper functioning of traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, and related communications equipment. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 24th February 2026, and the contract is expecting to be awarded by 16th March 2026. The areas covered include Pontypridd, Bridgend, and Merthyr Tydfil in Wales (regions UKL15 and UKL17), under an open procurement method, which invites all interested parties to participate via an open procedure.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly beneficial for companies specialising in traffic signal maintenance services, civil engineering, and telecommunications equipment. Businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance services, including supply, installation, and minor civil works, will find this contract lucrative. With a contract value up to £2.88 million and a term spanning from April 2026 to potentially March 2032, it offers smaller enterprises a chance to secure a consistent revenue stream and expand their market presence within the Welsh devolved regions by servicing multiple councils. The open procurement procedure ensures a competitive bidding environment, advantageous for innovative companies with cost-efficient and high-quality solutions in traffic management infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is acting as the lead authority for the co-ordination of a collaborative joint tendering process on behalf of Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC, Bridgend CBC and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. The awarding of the Contract will be carried out by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. It is the Authorities intention to award this contract in its entirety to one provider for all participating authorities. The services shall consist of the maintenance, inspection and repair of each Council's assets: a. Traffic Signals intersections including Wig-Wag Signals b. Pedestrian Crossings including Pelican, Puffin and Toucan Crossings c. All communications equipment for traffic control equipment d. Minor civil works associated with maintaining traffic control equipment e. Supply/installation of traffic control equipment for the upgrade of existing sites including civil engineering works. This Contract is for the supply of all labour, plant, equipment, materials, tools and spare components required to carry out the maintenance and inspection of all site types listed above and any ancillary equipment forming part of the listed installations as provided within each Council's inventory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05232a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003452-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-01-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Additional Buyers

BRIDGEND CBC

MERTHYR TYDFIL CBC

Contact Name
Kevin Evans
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk, procurementteam@bridgend.gov.uk, purchasing@rctcbc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
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

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