Planning

NEPO225 Traffic Management Services

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 09:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, functioning as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is in the planning stage of establishing a framework titled "NEPO225 Traffic Management Services." This initiative aims to procure traffic management services across various public sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The framework, which allows for multiple suppliers and lots, is accessible to all NEPO Members and Associate Members. The planning notice was published on 13th May 2026, with a future notice expected on 27th November 2026. The open procurement method aligns with the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and its contract period is scheduled to commence on 17th July 2027, ending on 16th July 2031. This sizeable contract has an estimated gross value of £18,000,000 and focuses on the services category, specifically traffic control services identifiable by CPV code 63712700.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management services, providing a lucrative avenue for both established firms and SMEs, as the suitability criteria include SME-friendly provisions. The framework's multi-supplier nature indicates potential for competitive engagement by diverse service providers capable of delivering in public sector contexts. Companies experienced in managing large-scale projects and those looking to expand or establish a presence in the UK public sector will find this framework particularly advantageous. Given its substantial budget and multi-lot structure, organisations can either diversify their current offerings or enhance their service delivery within the public sector, thus paving the way for robust business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEPO225 Traffic Management Services

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a framework for Traffic Management Services. This will be a multi-supplier, multi-lot framework for Traffic Management Services across a variety of public-sector settings throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will be available to all Members and Associate Members of NEPO. A full list of NEPO Members is available here www.nepo.org/about and a full list of Associate Members is available here www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069748
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043747-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2027 - 16 Jul 2031 4-5 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
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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