Tender

Control and Management of Traffic and Related Services

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is seeking bids for the tender titled "Control and Management of Traffic and Related Services," with a focus on the installation and maintenance of traffic control equipment and infrastructure in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This active procurement process is in the tender stage, under an open procedure, and relates to the services industry category. The tender submission deadline is set for 17 February 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 9 February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029, with a potential one-year extension. This project falls under Welsh devolved regulations, aiming to enhance traffic management operations within the area.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in road traffic-control equipment, maintenance services, telematics systems, and traffic monitoring equipment and services. With a valued contract worth up to £5,999,999, it is particularly attractive for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. The procurement is not just about price, with a 30% quality and 10% community wellbeing benefit weighting, thus encouraging innovative and beneficial solutions for the community. Businesses with expertise in engineering-design services for traffic installations and those capable of delivering high-quality solutions at a competitive cost would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Control and Management of Traffic and Related Services

Notice Description

Tender for the Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Equipment and Infrastructure for the Control and Management of traffic and related services 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is a 12 month optional extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004029-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

63712700 - Traffic control services

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 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
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
William Rees
Contact Email
highwayswasteandparks@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0000

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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