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Supply Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 10:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment." This initiative is set within the services industry category and focuses on traffic signal maintenance services, specifically within the UK region UKG37. The procurement value is estimated at £3,360,000 gross, with the open procedure identified as the chosen procurement method. Key dates include a future notice date of 1st September 2026. Although currently in the planning stage, if the procurement proceeds, the contract period is anticipated from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in traffic signal maintenance and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to consider this opportunity as the procurement process indicates suitability for them. With an open procedure, the process allows for a competitive environment where businesses can showcase their capabilities in maintaining and installing traffic signal equipment. Given the substantial budget and the potential for a long-term contract, businesses capable of delivering high-quality services in line with the project's requirements stand to benefit immensely from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Installation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough "The Council" will be looking to procure the maintenance of the existing Traffic Signal Asset equipment Infrastructure and the supply and Installation of Traffic Signal equipment to meet requirements for new Installations and repairs to existing Installations. Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06beed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060681-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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