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Planning

16 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig (Severn Dee Ltd) along with Severn Trent Water Limited, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of traffic management services. The project is designed to serve areas within the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on regions UKL and UKD6. As of the latest update on 16th July 2026, a preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with subsequent direct engagement with suppliers due by 31st July 2026. The procurement is under Welsh devolved regulations, classified as a service, and aims to establish a framework agreement. The intended start date for the contract is 1st December 2026, with plans extending through 31st March 2028, subject to renewal options up to 2032. The anticipated gross value of the contract is £4,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic control services to engage with a high-value private utility project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is tailored to include suitable frameworks accommodating their involvement. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive traffic management and control services will find this opportunity particularly relevant, especially those seeking growth within the UK’s utilities sector. The procurement seeks to ascertain the market's capability and capacity, providing an advantageous platform for companies aiming to expand their service footprint in traffic management.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Traffic management services

Notice Description

Traffic management services for Hafren Dyfrdwy and Chester(Severn Trent Water).

Planning Information

Direct contact with individual organisations, to ascertain capability and capacity of the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ccf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067295-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,333,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAFREN DYFRDWY CYFYNGEDIG (SEVERN DEE LTD)
Additional Buyers

SEVERN TRENT WATER LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL14 4EH
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLL Wales

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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