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PLA25124 Shiphay Lane - Toucan Crossing Signals Installation

TORBAY COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed a procurement process for the "PLA25124 Shiphay Lane - Toucan Crossing Signals Installation," which involved the installation and commissioning of traffic signals for a new Toucan Crossing on Shiphay Lane in Torquay, United Kingdom. The procurement method was limited, below threshold with limited competition, and the contract was awarded to SWARCo UK & Ireland Ltd on 20th May 2026. This falls under the construction industry category with a specific focus on the installation of traffic lights. The contract is in the award/contract stage, scheduled to commence on 20th May 2026, and conclude on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £37,414.15.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in traffic light installation and urban infrastructure projects, particularly those with experience in civil works and electrical installations. While SWARCo UK & Ireland Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, won this contract, other businesses in the sector might look to build relationships with councils for similar future opportunities. The competitive edge for businesses may be enhanced by offering innovative solutions or sustainable practices that could align with future public authority project requirements.

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Notice Title

PLA25124 Shiphay Lane - Toucan Crossing Signals Installation

Notice Description

Installation and commissioning of traffic signals equipment for a new Toucan Crossing on Shiphay Lane

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45316212 - Installation of traffic lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,178 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

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