Planning

Y26023 Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)

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Planning

02 Mar 2026 at 14:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is initiating a planned procurement process for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services, aiming to establish a framework on both local and national levels. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on traffic management and traffic-monitoring equipment. Located in Maidstone, the procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with a pre-market engagement notice scheduled until 23rd March 2026. The framework agreement is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and will run until 9th August 2030, with updates to follow on 5th April 2026.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in traffic management technology, traffic signs installation, and maintenance services for public lighting and traffic signals. With an estimated gross value of £240 million, it presents an attractive opportunity for firms with expertise in traffic control services to explore innovation and address potential risks in the public sector. Various CPV classifications indicate suitability for businesses engaged in traffic-flow measuring systems and traffic-calming works, enhancing procurement and delivery experiences across all public sector areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Y26023 Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services

Notice Description

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences. challenges and expectations regarding Traffic Management frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experiences for Traffic Management across all areas within the public sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of Traffic management services required within the public sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition.

Planning Information

Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences. challenges and expectations regarding Traffic Management frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experiences for Traffic Management across all areas within the public sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of Traffic management services required within the public sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition. Please complete questionnaire on link in this notice, we are also open to teams meetings please contact us within the time frame to discuss. https://forms.office.com/e/SwYb44MnGX The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire Online meetings

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018524-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

34972000 - Traffic-flow measuring system

34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

34996100 - Traffic lights

45233150 - Traffic-calming works

45316212 - Installation of traffic lights

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

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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