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ECC002 - Carriageway loop cutting service

Middlesbrough Council

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Middlesbrough Council involves the "ECC002 - Carriageway Loop Cutting Service," which falls under the repair and maintenance services industry. This contract, intended for traffic signal operation efficiency across Tees Valley, was awarded on 5th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the competition threshold, indicating a single-source method for the contract valued at £173,000. The award was made to TRAFFIC DIRECT LIMITED, a Manchester-based SME, with contract activities scheduled from February 25th, 2026 to February 9th, 2027. Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, serves as the buyer, and all activities are centered within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in repair and maintenance services. SMEs with capabilities in carriageway loop cutting and traffic management solutions may find competitive advantages in similar procurement activities, particularly in regions looking to enhance infrastructure efficiency. The direct procurement method without competition underscores the value of specialised expertise and reputation in securing such contracts. Companies with strong service delivery capabilities in traffic signal operations, like TRAFFIC DIRECT LIMITED, are well-positioned to pursue and be successful in similar government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECC002 - Carriageway loop cutting service

Notice Description

This is a contract for the extension of the Carriageway Loop Cutting Service. The service is critical to the performance of traffic signal operation providing carriageway loop cutting which maintains our efficiency and helps to keep congestion to a minimum, without this service we cannot have an effective, efficient and professional service delivery across the Tees Valley.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066380
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,166 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Middlesbrough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Traffic Direct Ltd

Further Information

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