Planning

Traffic Signals 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of procuring a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract. This initiative, titled "Traffic Signals 2026," aims to maintain and improve the operation of traffic signals, Vehicle Activated Signs, and related electrical equipment across various locations in the United Kingdom, specifically within regions UKJ2, UKJ27, and UKJ28. The procurement process is set to move forward with a contract commencement date of 1st October 2026. Interested suppliers should note the deadline for initial engagement responses is set for 7th November 2025. The council has an estimated expenditure of approximately £550,000 annually on ongoing maintenance and about £1,500,000 for new installations and equipment, reflecting the significant scope and potential value of the contract. This process adheres to the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road traffic control equipment and traffic-signal maintenance services, particularly those capable of performing both planned and reactive maintenance, emergency responses, and undertaking major works such as site refurbishments and new installations. Smaller enterprises are deemed suitable to participate, presenting a growth opportunity for SMEs with relevant experience. The projected value of the contract, highlighted at £24,000,000 gross, indicates substantial and sustained work over the decade-long contract period, making it a lucrative endeavour for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive traffic management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Signals 2026

Notice Description

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract which enables the delivery of services required to maintain and enhance the operation of our Traffic Signals, Vehicle Activated Signs, and other electrical equipment.

Planning Information

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract which enables the delivery of services required to maintain and enhance the operation of our Traffic Signals, Vehicle Activated Signs, and other electrical equipment. Current service types include: - a) Planned Maintenance (cyclical and programmed) b) Reactive Maintenance c) Emergency Response (unforeseen events) d) Upgrades to existing sites e) Major Works: Full site refurbishments and New Installations. f) Design and Delivery activities A sample from Planned Maintenance includes:  Routine inspections and electrical testing.  First line maintenance response to any faults or damage.  To provide the mechanism to facilitate the implementation of chargeable works. These include: -  Supply and install replacements for damaged or life expired equipment.  Slot cutting for vehicle detection.  Design, supply and install new traffic signals or Vehicle Activated Signs site.  Rectification of problems arising from aging traffic signals in West Sussex, including replacement of obsolete equipment and the design, supply and install of full site refurbishments.  To provide a fault logging and inventory control system.  Provide safe working practises and traffic management. The new contract is planned to commence on 1st October 2026. Current annual expenditure on the contract is in the region of £550,000 per annum on revenue (maintenance) services and currently around of £1,500,000 per annum on Capital (new installations and equipment). These figures may fluctuate. Suppliers interested in providing these specialist services are invited to email the Asset Manager for Traffic Signals and Street Lighting at simon.osborne@westsussex.gov.uk to arrange a face to face meeting for an early supplier engagement session. Deadline for a response is Friday 7th November 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d248
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067743-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Barrett
Contact Email
chris.barrett@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 222 6707

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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