Tender

Traffic Signals Additional Supply

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle City Council, involves establishing a framework agreement for the supply of Additional Traffic Signal Equipment, specifically poles and cables, under the title "Traffic Signals Additional Supply". The industry category is road traffic control equipment, with contracts slated for regions across North East England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 20th November 2025. The procurement method is open, with the process following an open procedure to ensure broad competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of traffic signal equipment, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The contracts, involving a gross value of up to £5,000,000, are particularly suited for companies adept in producing high-quality cables and poles at competitive prices, as quality accounts for 70% of the award criteria. The framework agreement, set to commence on 1st January 2026, guarantees work for two years with potential renewals, thus providing stable growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Traffic Signals Additional Supply

Notice Description

Newcastle City Council, on behalf of the Regional Traffic Signals Group (RTSG), seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of Additional Traffic Signal Equipment (Poles and Cable). This procurement supports the Council's obligations to provide traffic signal design, installation, maintenance services, and Urban Traffic Control (UTC) operations for local authorities across North East England.

Lot Information

Traffic Signal Cable

The supply of Traffic Signal Cable to Newcastle City Council

Options: Option to add products by request.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Aluminium Poles

The supply of Aluminium Poles to Newcastle City Council

Options: Option to add products by request.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Steel Poles

The supply of Steel Poles (Traffic Signals) to Newcastle City Council

Options: Option to add products by request.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d271
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067805-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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