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Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31)

Argyll and Bute Council

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15 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking contractors for a traffic management services framework for its Roads and Infrastructure Services. The work is to install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads, supporting programmed construction works in line with Chapter 8 safety standards. Services include staffed and unmanned traffic lights, stop/go systems, convoy systems and weekly battery charging for unmanned lights. The work is divided across three areas: Mainland and Isle of Bute (East), including Bute and Cowal and Helensburgh and Lomond; Mainland (West), including Mid-Argyll, Kintyre, Oban and Lorn; and the Western Islands. Council roads and amenities staff will use the framework to arrange services when needed.

The council invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement. Bids were to be submitted electronically, with the submission deadline set for 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the bid opening was scheduled for the same time. Each lot has an initial contract period of 360 days, with the council able to extend for up to three further one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and discussions with the successful tenderers. Suppliers may bid for any or all of the three geographical lots, and variants are not allowed. The published procurement documents identify economic and technical selection criteria. Each call-off order will form a separate contract; appointment to the framework does not guarantee a volume of work.

This opportunity suits traffic management contractors able to deliver safe temporary traffic control on both rural and urban roads, in accordance with Chapter 8 standards for programmed construction works. Suppliers need the operational capacity to provide a range of arrangements, including staffed and unmanned two-way and three-way lights, unmanned four-way lights, stop/go teams and three- or four-person convoy systems. The requirement also calls for weekly battery charging for unmanned lights. Contractors with equipment, trained crews and the ability to mobilise across the relevant mainland, Bute or island areas are well placed to compete. The framework has no cap on the number of qualified participating contractors, and suppliers can seek appointment for multiple geographical areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31)

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council is looking to appoint contractors to a Traffic Management Services Framework to be used by Roads & Infrastructure Services. Installing, Maintaining and Removing Temporary Traffic Management on Rural and Urban Roads as per Chapter 8 of standards for safe execution of programmed construction works. The framework will allow roads and amenities staff to arrange traffic management services when required, without the need for an individual procurement process. The framework is to be formed by all qualified contractors with no limit to number of participating contractors. Please note that a framework agreement is not a contract and as such there is no guarantee of any volume of work. Each order (call off) constitutes a separate contract.

Lot Information

Mainland and Isle of Bute (East) (Bute & Cowal and Helensburgh & Lomond)

Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned

Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

Mainland (West) (Mid-Argyll, Kintyre, Oban & Lorn)

Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned

Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

Islands (West)

Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned

Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566721
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566721
    Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31) - Argyll and Bute Council is looking to appoint contractors to a Traffic Management Services Framework to be used by Roads & Infrastructure Services. Installing, Maintaining and Removing Temporary Traffic Management on Rural and Urban Roads as per Chapter 8 of standards for safe execution of programmed construction works. The framework will allow roads and amenities staff to arrange traffic management services when required, without the need for an individual procurement process. The framework is to be formed by all qualified contractors with no limit to number of participating contractors. Please note that a framework agreement is not a contract and as such there is no guarantee of any volume of work. Each order (call off) constitutes a separate contract.

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