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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

Crawley Borough Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of Traffic Management Services, a process that falls under the services industry category. These services are crucial for ensuring public safety during activities such as grass cutting and litter clearance along high-speed roads, with specific mention of roads like the A23 and A264. The contract is structured as an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their tenders by 24 August 2026 at 12:00 pm, following the enquiry period that ends on 10 August 2026. The planned commencement of services is 1 October 2026, and the contract will last for a period of three years, with a potential extension until 30 September 2031 based on performance. This procurement process, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), includes a gross value of £492,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in road transport support services or possessing expertise in traffic management. The open procedure model ensures broad competition, allowing businesses of varying sizes and capabilities to participate. Firms with a robust management infrastructure capable of handling high-speed road operations will benefit immensely, as this contract is integral to maintaining essential community services and infrastructure. A strong focus on quality and price with equal weight in award criteria highlights opportunities for companies to leverage both cost-effectiveness and service excellence. Given the long-term nature of the contract and potential extension, enterprises participating in this tender can secure business growth through sustained engagement with the council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CBC Traffic Management Services

Notice Description

Crawley Borough Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of Traffic Management Services as set out in the tender documents for this procurement exercise. The Council are responsible for clearing all publicly owned ground of litter, including along highways where traffic management services may be required in order to ensure operatives can safely carry out their duties. Traffic management services are also required along certain roads where the Councils undertake grass cutting and other maintenance services. In addition, the Council carries out periodic grass cutting and street sweeping along certain high speed roads on behalf of West Sussex County Council. The Council has mainly required traffic management on the A23, A264, A2011 and A2220 high speed dual carriageways in the past; however, this is not exclusive of any other roads that may require traffic management measures during the contract term. The Commencement Date for the delivery of the services is scheduled to be on 01 October 2026 at 00:00 hours. The Contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years until 30 September 2029, with an option to extend for a further 2-year period subject to performance and the absolute discretion of the Council until 30 September 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: One option to extend for two years only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060764-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712000 - Support services for road transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRAWLEY 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
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH10 1UZ
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Three Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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