Planning

Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 10:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software)." This initiative, focused on services in the IT and transportation sectors, seeks to enhance urban traffic management with cutting-edge technology. It is located in the UKK11 region of the United Kingdom. The council has released a market engagement notice to gauge interest and determine the best procurement route. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by 5th June 2026, marking critical planning activities for this procurement process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and the installation of traffic monitoring equipment. The project requires a supplier capable of delivering scalable and technologically advanced software systems, capable of integrating with next-generation equipment. Businesses that can offer support services and training for adaptive AI multi-modal traffic control systems will find this tender particularly appealing. Successful suppliers will enter into a contract spanning from August 2027 to July 2031, providing a substantial timeframe for business growth and investment in innovative traffic solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software)

Notice Description

Bristol City Council's current Contract for it's UTC/SCOOT and UTMC Common database is due to expire, and we are seeking to award a new Contract. The UTC/SCOOT systems must incorporate the latest technology and functionality available. The system will be required to be scalable and be able to integrate with both existing and next generation of equipment. BCC is currently trialling Yunex's FUSION system and seeking to move towards an Adaptive AI Multi Modal Traffic Control system with the same/equivalent functionality. Depending on the outcome of the trail a decision may be made for it to replace SCOOT. The system must be able to provide bus priority using external data feed from ticketer. The supplier will also be required to provide support and training to operators of the system.

Planning Information

The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in its Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software) contract to determine the most appropriate procurement route for this contract. Bristol City Council have issued a expression of interest form with further details of the project via ProContract. This can be accessed at - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6f36235a-c155-f111-813c-005056b64545 Please indicate your interest in this contract by completing the form by midday 5th June 2026 and returning via ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047677-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

48100000 - Industry specific software package

63712000 - Support services for road transport

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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