Award

Traffic Management Framework Agreement

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Tender

29 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the Traffic Management Framework Agreement. The council sought to establish a multi-supplier agreement for vehicles, labour, and equipment to manage traffic in Edinburgh. The procurement stage was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to Contraflow Ltd and Paragon Traffic Management. The contract is valued at £750,000 and was signed on 13th October 2023. The procurement is in the services category and covers various locations in Edinburgh and neighbouring councils, with a focus on quality and price as award criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses in the traffic management industry to expand their operations. The scope of work includes providing vehicles, labour, and equipment for traffic management services, along with design services and barriers for events. Businesses specialising in traffic management, design services, and event planning are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method was an open procedure, creating a transparent and competitive environment conducive to business growth.

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Notice Title

Traffic Management Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years. The Framework Agreement shall feature up to 2 suppliers for the provision of vehicles, labour and equipment to erect, maintain and remove temporary traffic management measures at various locations throughout the City of Edinburgh and neighbouring Councils listed within the Contract Notice. The scope of works will also include design services, signing, coning and the erection of mills type, rapidguard and rhino barriers for events.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement shall feature up to 2 suppliers for the provision of vehicles, labour and equipment to erect, maintain and remove temporary traffic management measures at various locations throughout the City of Edinburgh and neighbouring Councils listed within the Contract Notice. The scope of works will also include design services, signing, coning and the erection of mills type, rapidguard and rhino barriers for events.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is subject to extensions of up to 24 months. Please note values provided relate to the full potential duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000737130
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Summer 2025 if no extension is utilised. Summer 2027 if an extension is utilised

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyro Grieve
Contact Email
kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315296432

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CONTRAFLOW

PARAGON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482430
    Traffic Management Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years. The Framework Agreement shall feature up to 2 suppliers for the provision of vehicles, labour and equipment to erect, maintain and remove temporary traffic management measures at various locations throughout the City of Edinburgh and neighbouring Councils listed within the Contract Notice. The scope of works will also include design services, signing, coning and the erection of mills type, rapidguard and rhino barriers for events.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492191
    Traffic Management Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council seeks to establish a multi supplier Framework Agreement for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by up to a further 2 years. The Framework Agreement shall feature up to 2 suppliers for the provision of vehicles, labour and equipment to erect, maintain and remove temporary traffic management measures at various locations throughout the City of Edinburgh and neighbouring Councils listed within the Contract Notice. The scope of works will also include design services, signing, coning and the erection of mills type, rapidguard and rhino barriers for events.

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