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22 Oct 2026 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is seeking contractors for a framework covering traffic signal works within the city boundary. The work includes traffic control services and installation of illumination and signalling systems. The council’s detailed requirements are set out in the contract specification. The framework is intended to provide contractors for traffic signal projects commissioned by the council, with individual projects priced using rates in the pricing schedule. Suppliers will need to register on the Source East Midlands tendering portal to participate. The requirement is classified as works and is located in Nottingham.

The council invited tenders through an open competition for a framework, seeking to appoint up to three contractors. The enquiry deadline was 26 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the tender submission deadline was 3 December 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The framework period is from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031, at the council’s discretion. Its estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT. Call-offs up to £10,000 are made by direct award in ranked order; higher-value call-offs use direct award from a basket of goods. Projects are priced solely using the pricing schedule rates. Award is based on price (70%), quality (20%) and social value (10%).

This framework may suit established traffic-signal and highways contractors able to deliver installation and traffic-control work across Nottingham. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable, so the opportunity is not limited to large suppliers. Successful suppliers would need to be capable of undertaking projects commissioned over a multi-year framework and pricing work against the council’s schedule of rates. Up to three contractors may be appointed, with projects allocated through direct-award arrangements rather than a further competition. The specification defines the detailed technical requirements, while the evaluation gives the greatest weight to price, alongside quality and social value. Suppliers should be equipped to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, although specific accreditation or capacity thresholds are not stated in the procurement details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Traffic Signals Framework

Notice Description

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for inclusion on a Framework to deliver traffic signals work within the boundaries of Nottingham City Council. Subject to suitability, the Authority is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to the Framework The overall framework will have an estimated total value of PS2,000,000 (VAT exclusive) The expected duration of the Framework is for up to 4 years at the Authority's discretion. The Authority's detailed requirements are defined in the Contract Specification Nottingham City Council is migrating from the electronic tendering and procurement portal,, East Mids Tenders (Pro Contract) to the portal, Source East Midlands (powered by Panacea). Suppliers will need to register on Source East Midlands to tender for this project. https://www.sourceeastmidlands.org/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078dfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100149-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

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