Tender

T26-002BUS Supply of Traffic Management for Events

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council has issued an open tender for the supply of Traffic Management services for public events across the region from 2026 to 2029. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 63712700 for traffic control services, is currently at the tender stage. The tender encompasses various council-led outdoor public events including marathons, festivals, and seasonal celebrations. The events will be held in the UK, primarily in Northern Ireland, and the budget allocated for this procurement is £120,000. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 30th January 2026, and tenders must be submitted by 13th February 2026 at noon. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, and submissions should be made electronically via etendersNI as per the specified guidelines.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management and event logistics, offering them a chance to participate in a high-profile, multi-year contract with a local government authority. It is ideal for companies with experience in dynamic event scenarios, providing services such as planning, delivery, monitoring, and adaptation of traffic control measures. Organisations that demonstrate competence in managing large-scale public gatherings while adapting to varying event sizes and complexities will find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. Key potential candidates are those experienced in handling both festival and sporting events, as these are specifically highlighted in the lots outlined for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T26-002BUS Supply of Traffic Management for Events

Notice Description

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably experienced and competent organisations for the provision of Traffic Management (TM) services for Council-led public events. DCSDC delivers a substantial programme of outdoor public events between 2026-2029, including but not limited to: Strabane / Lifford Half Marathon, Waterside Half Marathon - Derry, Foyle Maritime Festival - Derry (biennial; next scheduled 2026), Halloween Carnival Celebrations - Derry and Strabane, Christmas Lights Switch-On Celebrations - Derry and Strabane, St Patrick's Day Festival Weekend - Derry and Strabane, Additional public events may be programmed on an ad-hoc basis. These events will vary in scale, duration, location and complexity. Tenders are now invited from competent organisations for the provision of live-event Traffic Management, including planning, delivery, monitoring, dynamic adjustment and de-installation, in accordance with this Invitation to Tender and the Event Management Plans issued for each event. Throughout this document, TM refers to Traffic Management. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Lot Information

Festival Events

Lot 1 - Festival Events

Sporting Events

Lot 2 - Sporting Events

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06064f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003348-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 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
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
71253253

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 7NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Northland
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

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