Planning

Framework for Traffic Management - Yorkshire Highway Alliance Contract

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 10:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2026 at 10:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees is planning an open procurement process for the "Framework for Traffic Management - Yorkshire Highway Alliance Contract," focusing on traffic management and safety services across West Yorkshire and York. This procurement falls under the works category and uses an open procedure method, with the framework agreement planned to start on 15th October 2026 and end on 14th October 2030. The planning update was issued on 21st May 2026, with a future notice to be expected by 20th July 2026. The planned procurement covers areas within the Yorkshire regions UKE21 and UKE4, with an estimated gross value of £6.6 million. This stage marks early planning for an anticipated framework agreement, available to SMEs, with the status currently marked as planned.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road traffic control equipment, road construction works, and traffic-signal maintenance services. With the framework covering multiple local authorities in West Yorkshire and York, companies with expertise in traffic management, pedestrian and road closure diversions, and related design services are well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Organisations offering innovative traffic management solutions or those who can deliver efficient service within the framework's scope can leverage this contract to expand their operations and footprint in the Yorkshire region. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, making this a promising avenue for business growth and partnership development with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Traffic Management - Yorkshire Highway Alliance Contract

Notice Description

The Council are seeking bids from suitably experienced and qualified contractors to establish a closed framework for the provision and maintenance of traffic management for the Yorkshire Highway Alliance. This includes Traffic Safety & Management for Site Categories 1 to 5, Mobile Traffic Safety and Management, Pedestrian Diversions, Road Closure Diversions, Provision of Design & Drawings, Information Boards, Signs & Cones. It is anticipated that this framework will be for the provision of requirements identified in the framework scope for all Local Authorities across West Yorkshire and for York Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ed6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046967-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

45233120 - Road construction works

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2026 - 14 Oct 2030 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 COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE21 York, TLE4 West Yorkshire, TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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