--- title: "Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Ducting and Minor Highway Works Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER" published: "2017-08-17" --- # Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Ducting and Minor Highway Works Framework Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af4bfd5e-cd04-4eb8-b280-fa4281ebf8aa.json) ## Summary Transport for Greater Manchester is currently managing the procurement process for the "Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Ducting and Minor Highway Works Framework", which falls under the road junction construction work industry. This framework is being developed to enhance adaptive traffic signal control (SCOOT/MOVA) throughout various locations in the Greater Manchester area. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 22nd September 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,000,000, with works expected to commence in January 2018 and conclude in January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and roadworks, particularly those capable of performing ducting and minor highway-related tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should find this an accessible opportunity, as multiple contractors will be selected to fulfil the requirements. Additionally, businesses that engage in similar projects under the framework may extend their services to other authorities in the region, thereby broadening their customer base and enhancing their growth potential. ## Notice (SCOOT/ MOVA) at various locations throughout the Greater Manchester conurbation. SCOOT is Split Cycle Offset Optimisation Technique. MOVA is Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation. To ensure implementation of adaptive traffic signal control (SCOOT/ MOVA) - To support this TfGM require two suitably experienced contractors to undertake associated civils enabling works on a call-off basis, in terms of ducting and other associated minor highways works. - The SCOOT/MOVA technology itself will then be installed via a separate Traffic Signal Maintenance contract already in place. - Following the award of Growth Deal 3 funding it is estimated that this level of funding will enable approximately 60nr junctions to be improved with site works to commence at the start of 2018 and last until the start of 2020. - Other additional funding may also be obtained during the term of the Framework that results in a requirement to undertake further works associated with traffic signal junction improvements, these may also be delivered via the framework. - The contractual arrangement is also intended to be made available for use by other authorities who may require works to be delivered via the framework subject to availability of funding. These include the ten members of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities. -There is no guarantee given relating to the value of works to be instructed via this framework agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def977-7d8e-456b-bd57-1a9b834a90f8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 28 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 3BG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233125 - Road junction construction work ## Release History - 17 Aug 2017 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def977-7d8e-456b-bd57-1a9b834a90f8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2def977-7d8e-456b-bd57-1a9b834a90f8 17th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://procontract.due-north.com/register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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