Tender

Traffic Management

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 09:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to acquire services for temporary traffic management within the borough. The primary aim is to ensure safe operations during highway verge, hedge cutting, and cleansing maintenance activities. This contract, categorised under the industry category of traffic control services, is an open competition procurement method with a total estimated value of £132,000. Businesses interested in bidding should note that the enquiry period ends on 26th June 2026, with the tender submission closing on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 14th July 2026 to 13th July 2027, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses within the UK, particularly in the region of Cheshire.

This tender presents robust opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in traffic control services. The procurement strategy, with a focus on quality (30%) and price (70%) in the award criteria, allows businesses that offer competitive pricing and high-quality services to excel. As the council encourages electronic submissions, businesses with the capability for digital proposals and effective service delivery in traffic management will be well-suited to compete in this open competition. This initiative not only supports local infrastructure improvements but also stimulates economic growth for businesses in related sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Management

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the delivery of temporary traffic management to enable safe undertaking of highway verge, hedge cutting and cleansing maintenance activities to the highway network within the borough of Cheshire West and Chester.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055543-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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