This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

11 Sep 2025 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

08 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Tender

25 Aug 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of "Traffic Equipment Maintenance and Ancillary Support Services," a contract valued at £6,750,000. Involving routine maintenance of traffic equipment, the contract also includes electrical and mechanical inspections as well as emergency repairs. Located in Edinburgh, UKM75 region, the procurement falls under the 'services' category and employs an open procedure method. The final award was made via this direct engagement process, transitioning from the tender phase, with the contract actively commencing on 27th January 2026. Key dates included initial amendments leading to final submissions by September 2025, with a rigorous standstill period prior to award announcements to ensure adherence to Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The City of Edinburgh Council, known for its community-focused service delivery, spearheaded this public procurement initiative through transparent networks and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

This contract represents significant business growth potential, especially for companies offering civil engineering, electrical, and mechanical services. Benefitting from the recurring nature of public sector maintenance and support needs, suppliers involved in transport infrastructure can find ongoing work and partnership opportunities. Large-scale organisations with adept technical capabilities and a focus on sustainable and prompt payment practices are particularly well-suited to providing high-quality submissions to similar bids. The involvement of substantial public liability and employer's insurance is crucial, further inviting financially stable entities able to meet stringent economic criteria and to contribute to the community development framework, thereby ensuring robust local economic support through this public procurement endeavour.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Traffic Equipment Maintenance and Ancillary Support Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the routine planned maintenance of Traffic Equipment including electrical and mechanical inspection and replacement of consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council invites bids for the routine planned maintenance of Traffic Equipment including electrical and mechanical inspection and replacement of consumables. Also, unplanned service including, response to and repair of equipment faults and emergency situations. The contract also includes the provision of ancillary support works including provision, installation and commissioning of sundry traffic equipment and provision of civil engineering, construction and other services related to maintenance, modification and management of the City of Edinburgh Council's (the Council) traffic signal infrastructure.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549935
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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45316212 - Installation of traffic lights

50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
August 2029

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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
1
Supplier Name

Yunex Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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