Tender

Traffic Signals 2026

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 13:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 10:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently seeking tenders for a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract under the title "Traffic Signals 2026." This procurement falls under the category of services and involves the maintenance and enhancement of traffic signals, vehicle activated signs, and related electrical equipment within various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKJ2, UKJ27, and UKJ28. As part of an open procurement method with an expected contract value of £25,000,000, the tender is active, and submissions are due by 17th April 2026. Businesses are encouraged to make inquiries before 7th April 2026, with an award period concluding on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road traffic-control equipment and traffic-signal maintenance services. The contract involves both planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, emergency response, upgrades, and major works such as full site refurbishments and new installations. Companies experienced in designing, supplying, and installing new traffic signals or vehicle-activated signs are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, SMEs are deemed suitable to compete for this contract, particularly those with expertise in managing ageing traffic signals and implementing chargeable works efficiently. The long-term nature of the contract, which includes a potential extension, offers robust prospects for sustained business growth.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has the option to extend for a further 3 years.

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/023485-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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