Tender

Control and Management of Traffic and related services 2026

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is seeking proposals for a contract titled "Control and Management of Traffic and related services 2026," focusing on traffic control and management within Cardiff and the surrounding regions in the UK. The procurement falls under the category of services, with specific interests in road traffic control equipment and traffic-monitoring services. The tender is currently in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates to note include the submission deadline on 15th July 2026, the end of the enquiry period on 6th July 2026, and the award period closing on 13th August 2026. The contract is substantial, with a gross value of approximately £5,999,998.80, and the service period commences on 1st October 2026, with potential renewal until 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in engineering design services, traffic equipment installation, and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The bid evaluation will be based on a 60% price weighting and a 30% quality weighting, with additional consideration for community well-being benefits. Businesses that can offer comprehensive traffic system solutions and have experience working on public sector projects will be well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Control and Management of Traffic and related services 2026

Notice Description

Re-tender for the Control and Management of Traffic and related services 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A one year extension is available at the sole discretion of the council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b45f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055855-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

63712700 - Traffic control services

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,999,999 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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