Planning

Support and Maintenance of Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and is managed by Essex County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. The tender concerns the "Support and Maintenance of Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras" and falls under the services category, specifically focusing on closed-circuit television cameras, software packages, and repair and maintenance services. The prospective service delivery is within the region of UKH3. As part of the planning, Essex County Council has issued a Request for Information to gauge market interest and capacity, with responses due by 1st August 2025. The anticipated contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in video surveillance systems, software solutions, and maintenance operations, especially those looking to expand into public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on vendor diversity. Engaging with Essex County Council on this project could provide businesses with a substantial foothold in the governmental sector, potentially paving the way for future collaborations as the council plans to expand its camera network. The procurement process is inclusive of any future successors of the Council's functions, which underscores the potential for long-term contracts amidst local government reforms.

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Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras

Notice Description

Essex County Council (the Authority) acts as the Highway Authority within the county of Essex and as a result of this has the responsibility to manage the road network under the Traffic Management Act 2004. Across the highway network, there are currently 22 Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras in operation which require ongoing servicing and maintenance to ensure service continuity. In future, there may be a requirement for additional Cameras to be installed across the network. The Authority is issuing this questionnaire as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the required services. Please note that this is not a tender opportunity. The contracting authority is Essex County Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.

Planning Information

Interested providers are invited to complete the questionnaire provided in the Microsoft Form below: https://forms.office.com/e/jTrAvFecbK Responses are required no later than Monday 04th August 2025 please.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039537-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32234000 - Closed-circuit television cameras

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bethany Gray
Contact Email
bethany.gray@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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