Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Traffic Management Services

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is in the planning stages for a tender titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Traffic Management Services," focusing on traffic management, hostile vehicle mitigation, and major event requirements. This initiative falls under the industry category of Traffic control services and includes Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, aligning with Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty) requirements. The Council, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender process has commenced with a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), where suppliers are invited to participate and submit questionnaires by the 24th April 2026. The proposed three-lot structure aims to provide operational resilience and support for large-scale events, with the contract expected to start in November 2026 and potentially extending until October 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management, security equipment, and event services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the suitability criteria for participating lots. The contract encompasses planning, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic management systems and HVM equipment, with a focus on compliance with current legislation. Suppliers who can provide qualified operatives and adapt to varying scales of operations, including major events and routine activities, may find this tender particularly advantageous to grow their business and expand their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Traffic Management Services

Notice Description

Belfast City Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a planned procurement for the provision of Traffic Management (TM) services, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, and support for major events. The forthcoming procurement will be updated to reflect legislative changes, including the requirements of Martyn's Law (Protect Duty), and to ensure the Council has access to appropriate capacity and operational resilience for both business-as-usual activities and large-scale events such as the potential Fleadh 2027. The Council is considering a three-lot structure covering: Lot 1 - Traffic Management (core services) Lot 2 - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) & Martyn's Law Compliance Lot 3 - Major Event Requirements The future contract is expected to include (but may not be limited to): Planning, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of Traffic Management systems Provision of qualified TM operatives and supervisors Supply and deployment of HVM equipment such as barriers, blockers, and gate systems Support for major events requiring enhanced TM, crowd safety measures, and operational coordination Compliance with relevant legislation, including Protect Duty requirements Ability to scale resources for both routine operations and large-scale events Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information-gathering only.

Planning Information

This PME is being delivered through a questionnaire‑based process. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information‑gathering only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027351-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35121000 - Security equipment

63712700 - Traffic control services

79952000 - Event services

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 2-3 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
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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