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Highways Improvement contract, extension of Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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13 Aug 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has completed the awarding of the "Highways Improvement contract, extension of Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems". This contract, located in Southend On Sea, Essex, falls under the services category and concerns public road transport services. The award process was finalised on 13th August 2025, with the contract period running from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was deemed below threshold with no specific details disclosed, signalling a routine continuation of services while a new tender is planned to commence in March 2026. The procurement process involved extending an existing contract to allow ongoing services during the transition period.

This tender extension represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in intelligent transport systems within the public sector. Large-scale enterprises such as SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD, the awarded supplier, will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their technological solutions in public road transport. Additionally, firms involved in infrastructure services, particularly those with expertise in expanding or maintaining intelligent transport systems, would have been well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's portfolio in governmental contracts, aiding in business growth and market presence in public infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

Highways Improvement contract, extension of Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems

Notice Description

Short extension to contract, Lot 4 works whilst new tender process is finalised with a plan to start a new contract in March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richardbackhouse@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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