Notice Information
Notice Title
Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs
Notice Description
Tender for the supply, installation and maintenance of intelligent transport systems and associated equipment including traffic signals, Variable Message Signs, RGB Signs, Microtima's, Car Park Guidance Signs, Car Park Count controllers and Vehicle Speed Activated Signs.
Planning Information
Southend-on-Sea City Council ("the Authority") will be undertaking a procurement for Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs. The new arrangements will commence in 2026 and this market engagement will help to determine the exact start date for the new contract. The Authority wishes to engage with potential providers to understand the market and help to refine the model prior to the formal start of the procurement process. The Authority is inviting potential providers to complete a questionnaire and to attend a virtual meeting via Teams to discuss the requirements (it is anticipated that meetings will last no longer than one hour). Key areas the Authority is keen to explore are: • Suppliers in the market who can deliver the services for the Authority • Suppliers' capability and ability to manage existing equipment as well as adding new equipment as required and ensuring all equipment works together • Mobilisation period required between award of contract and commencement of service • Any other areas potential suppliers would like to highlight to enable the Authority to achieve maximum value for money Organisations who would like to attend a market engagement meeting and complete a questionnaire can express their interest by emailing antonbull@southend.gov.uk Expressions of interest must be received by Monday 5th January 2026 and meetings will take place between now and 9th January 2026. Appreciating the time of year, the Authority is open to extending this time period if necessary.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f32a
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081684-2025
- 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
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
45 - Construction work
50 - Repair and maintenance services
-
- CPV Codes
34924000 - Variable message signs
34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment
34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
45233290 - Installation of road signs
45233294 - Installation of road signals
45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment
45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment
45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
45316212 - Installation of traffic lights
45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment
50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Feb 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
- SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurementops@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
- TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
-
- Local Authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Electoral Ward
- Victoria
- Westminster Constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081684-2025
10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081677-2025
10th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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