Award

Queensgate Tunnel - Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance

CARDIFF COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 12:04

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council has concluded an open procurement process to award a contract for the "Queensgate Tunnel - Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance" project. This initiative involves the management of the tunnel's mechanical and electrical infrastructure and related services, under the supervision of Cardiff Council, a public authority classified under Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process, completed on 18th November 2025, includes a potential renewal option and covers a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with a possible extension until 31st January 2029. The award, valued at £5,000,000, with a gross amount of £6,000,000, encompasses services in the construction and maintenance sectors, including tunnel operation and lighting, primarily based in Cardiff, UK (UKL region). Key dates related to the awarding and signatures were scheduled shortly after the conclusion of the award process in November 2025. The selected supplier, SICE, a large-scale enterprise located in Reading, UK, will be responsible for delivering the services specified in the tender.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with expertise in construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, as well as those involved in the manufacture and installation of electrical equipment and machinery. Companies that specialise in the operation and management of tunnel services, including lighting and mechanical systems, would find this tender particularly relevant. Additionally, businesses able to provide innovative solutions for mechanical and electrical equipment in large-scale infrastructure projects, as well as those with experience working with local government contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method was open, which encourages participation from a broad array of suppliers, enhancing competitive bidding opportunities.

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Notice Title

Queensgate Tunnel - Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance

Notice Description

Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for the Control and Management of the Queensgate Tunnel and related Infrastructure and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The council may decide to extend the contract for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05552e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31712345 - Tunnel diodes

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

45000000 - Construction work

45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways

63712320 - Tunnel operation services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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