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Carriageway Loop Cutting Services (Traffic Signals)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed a procurement process for "Carriageway Loop Cutting Services (Traffic Signals)" aimed at maintaining traffic signal systems across the County. The procurement falls under the works category and involves services related to road traffic-control equipment. The procedure was carried out below the threshold, with the contract awarded to Traffic Direct Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Highfield, United Kingdom. This contract is active from 6th August 2025 and will run until 30th July 2027, with a potential renewal for an additional 24 months, extending the contract to as late as 30th June 2029. The contract's gross value amounts to £180,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in traffic control systems and highway maintenance. SMEs with expertise in road traffic equipment and signalling will find this project particularly beneficial, as it could lead to substantial business growth and increased credibility through collaboration with a recognised public authority like Durham County Council. The establishment of this partnership could pave the way for further opportunities in similar local authority projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Carriageway Loop Cutting Services (Traffic Signals)

Notice Description

To carry out maintenance on traffic signal carriageway loop re-cutting across the County

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05871c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048437-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 30 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRAFFIC DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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