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003730 - Traffic Signal Cable Supply

Durham County Council

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22 Sep 2026 at 11:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is procuring specialist traffic signal cable for installation, maintenance and replacement work on its traffic signal network. The requirement is for six-core, 1.5mm², non-armoured orange cable, with red, blue, black, yellow, white and orange internal cores. The cable is configured for Yunex Plus+ traffic signal equipment, which is used across the council’s signals estate, so the requirement is focused on compatibility with existing infrastructure rather than general electrical cable supply. The goods category is road traffic-control equipment (CPV 34923000). Delivery and use are in County Durham. This is a single-lot goods requirement bought by the council under a closed framework arrangement, with the purpose of supporting reliable signal installations, maintenance and network replacements.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Cleveland Cable Company Limited through a direct award. The award date is 22 September 2026. The award value is £480,000 excluding VAT, or £576,000 including VAT. The contract period runs from 23 September 2026 to 1 August 2030. Durham County Council justified the direct award on the basis that Cleveland Cable is the only supplier able to provide the cable made exclusively for Yunex, citing exclusive rights, unique supplier capability and technical reasons. The cable’s specific configuration ensures correct operation with Yunex Plus+ equipment and integration with existing assets. A contract signature milestone was scheduled for 22 September 2026.

This procurement indicates sustained demand from Durham County Council for specialist traffic signal cable tied to a defined equipment estate. A credible future competitor would need to supply the exact six-core, 1.5mm² non-armoured orange cable specification, including the specified internal core colours, and demonstrate dependable compatibility with Yunex Plus+ traffic signal equipment. Relevant capability includes specialist cable manufacture or authorised supply, technical assurance that replacements integrate with existing signal assets, and the capacity to support installation and maintenance requirements across a council-wide network. The direct-award rationale shows that exclusivity, intellectual property or supply rights and technical compatibility are decisive considerations. Suppliers seeking comparable work with this buyer would therefore need a defensible route to the required product and evidence of continuity of supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

003730 - Traffic Signal Cable Supply

Notice Description

Supply of specialist traffic signal cable.

Procurement Information

Cleveland cables are the only supplier who can provide the specialist traffic signals cable required for use in Yunex Plus+ traffic signals equipment signals installations. The 6-core 1.5mm2 none armoured orange traffic signal cable with Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, White, orange internal cores is made exclusively for Yunex by Cleveland. As all of County Durham's signals equipment is Yunex and we require supply of this cable to perfume installation/maintenance functions at our traffic signals. The 6 core cable is specifically configured to suit Yunex Plus+ signal equipment, ensuring correct operation and integration with existing assets. Using the established cable type ensures seamless maintenance and replacement activities across the network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089548-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 1 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cleveland Cable Company Limited

Further Information

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