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Traffic Surveys

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 May 2026 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has awarded a contract for traffic surveys across the county. The project involves conducting up to 800 Automatic Traffic Counts over a 24-month period, with an optional 6-month extension. The procurement falls under the services category and showcases a limited competition method, ensuring compliance with the legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract, signed on 30th January 2026, runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028, and is active with an option for extension until July 2028. Services will include installation, maintenance, and data reporting across various road types in Kent.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) specialising in road transport support services. The project, valued at £84,000, offers a chance to build relationships with a prominent public authority in the sub-central government domain. Businesses proficient in traffic management, survey execution, and data analysis are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Companies like CITISENSE LTD, which has secured the contract, demonstrate how SMEs can expand their reach and fortify their market presence through such public procurement avenues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Surveys

Notice Description

This requirement involves Traffic Surveys to be performed across Kent. It is estimated that there may be up to 800 Automatic Traffic Counts (ATCs) during a 24-month period plus the optional 6-month extension, to be carried out, across the road network within the boundaries of Kent on the following type of roads: * Single carriageway up to 60mph; * Dual carriageway up to 50mph; and * Dual carriageway over 50mph. These is inclusive of the following activities: * Installation including Traffic Management. * Mid-week maintenance visit (including any repairs needed to the device). * Removal of the device including Traffic Management. * Data output report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0693b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042073-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITISENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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