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30 Jun 2026 at 08:45

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Extension of Highways Improvement Contract - Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems (SWARCO)" under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-06bfaf. The contract was finalized on 19th June 2026 and pertains to services in the industry category related to repair, maintenance, and associated services of roads and equipment. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition. The project is located in the region of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, and the contract period runs from 1st August 2026 to 31st October 2026, with a total contract value of £180,000 gross.

This tender award represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the intelligent transport systems sector, especially small and medium enterprises like SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD, the successful supplier headquartered in Basingstoke. Such procurement offers growth potential in public transport infrastructure projects, aligning well with companies engaged in advanced road services and technologies. Businesses with technical expertise in highway system enhancement and maintenance can find lucrative avenues to expand their scope of work and portfolio with local government authorities. By engaging in this sector, companies can position themselves for future opportunities in public contracts focusing on infrastructure and intelligent transport system solutions.

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Notice Title

Extension of Highways Improvement Contract - Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems (SWARCO)

Notice Description

Service PS150000.00 Extension of Highways Improvement Contract - Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems (SWARCO)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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