Planning

Traffic Signals Works Contract

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 11:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is planning to initiate a tender for traffic signal improvement works, with a contract valued at approximately £1.7 million. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key dates set for the contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2028. The works will take place in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKD41 region. This tender falls under the 'works' industry category and aims to enhance the installation of traffic lights. Businesses interested in participating should note the procurement method details as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a potentially streamlined process for suitable entities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public infrastructure, particularly those specialising in traffic signal installation and improvement. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering them a chance to expand their portfolio and grow within the public sector market. With the potential for contract renewals extending until 2030, businesses that can provide innovative solutions and maintain robust operational efficiencies should find this tender particularly advantageous for long-term growth. Interested parties should prepare to meet the requirements set by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council and be ready for collaboration to enhance regional traffic systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Signals Works Contract

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of traffic signal improvement works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030299-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316212 - Installation of traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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