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A61 Chesterfield Road

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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29 Oct 2025 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has completed a procurement process for services related to the A61 Chesterfield Road project. The main goal is to enhance bus journey times by alleviating traffic congestion in the area. Sheffield City Council, functioning as the buying organisation, undertook this project under the CRSTS Project, employing a direct procurement method under the legal framework provided by the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to SIMPLIFAI SYSTEMS LIMITED, an SME from Huddersfield. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract set to commence on 1st November 2025 and ending on 31st October 2028, with an option for renewal for an additional 12 months. The value of the contract is estimated at £165,648, with gross potential up to £198,777.60, and the services required are classified under traffic-signal maintenance.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure services, particularly those with expertise in traffic management systems. Companies like SMEs that specialise in providing innovative traffic solutions could benefit from participating in similar tenders, given the focus on enhancing public transport operational efficiency. The A61 Chesterfield Road corridor improvements could act as a showcase project for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in public sector projects or leverage their existing capabilities in transport infrastructure advancements. Suppliers able to offer sustainable and efficient maintenance solutions could find opportunities for business expansion within public authority frameworks such as Sheffield City Council’s initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A61 Chesterfield Road

Notice Description

As part of the CRSTS Project, Sheffield City Council aims to enhance bus journey times on the A61 Woodseats corridor by alleviating traffic congestion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069244-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,648 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPLIFAI SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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