Planning

Traffic Signals & Intelligent Transport Systems

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 18:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Traffic Signals & Intelligent Transport Systems. The procurement, classified under the industry category of traffic management (CPV code: 34996100), will take place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This initiative is intended to commence on 1st January 2028 and conclude by 31st December 2030, with an estimated value of £2,400,000 gross. The council's procurement team can be contacted via email at procurement@barnsley.gov.uk. Prospective suppliers should note that a future notice is anticipated by 1st October 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure and intelligent traffic systems. It is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises, given its consideration for SME suitability. Companies capable of providing goods related to traffic lights are encouraged to explore this opportunity, as it offers a substantial contract for innovation and expansion in the public sector. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can establish or strengthen their presence within the UK traffic management industry under Barnsley's sub-central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Signals & Intelligent Transport Systems

Notice Description

Provision of Traffic Signals & Intelligent Transport Systems for Barnsley Council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038867-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34996100 - Traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2030 3-4 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
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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