This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

06 May 2025 at 01:00

Tender

08 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Ayrshire Council, involved the "All Ayrshire Traffic Signal Maintenance" contract, focused on maintaining traffic signals across East, South, and North Ayrshire. This project falls under the services industry category and covers the UKM93 and UKM94 regions. The procurement followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd for £750,000, signed on 8th August 2025. Although initially active, the tender has now been completed, with prior deadlines updated from an original closing date on 9th May 2025 to the final one on 14th May 2025 to accommodate bidders' queries.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in traffic signal maintenance, especially those with expertise relevant to Department for Transport approved equipment. Suitable businesses include those able to meet specific financial, technical, and health & safety standards, as well as those with substantial industry experience. Success in acquiring this contract can support business growth through stable income and the potential for further extensions. Companies must possess a proven track record with relevant qualifications, ensuring they can effectively fulfil the contract's requirements and promote safety standards, making this tender particularly appealing for large firms experienced in public-sector traffic solutions.

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Notice Title

All Ayrshire Traffic Signal Maintenance

Notice Description

Traffic Signal Maintenance in East, South and North Ayrshire Council areas, on behalf of Ayrshire Roads Alliance and North Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment throughout North Ayrshire, East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire.

Renewal: Two one year extension options available at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793107
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Around 6 months prior to contract end.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

North Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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