--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Traffic Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED" published: "2018-03-21" --- # Invitation to Tender for Traffic Management Buyer: NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de230c18-e3f5-43d9-b89b-0e7997e049ee.json) ## Summary The Newcastle Gateshead Initiative Limited is inviting tenders for the provision of Traffic Management services for the upcoming Great Exhibition of the North, scheduled to commence on June 22, 2018. This open procurement process is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for April 6, 2018. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the Traffic control services industry. Interested parties can begin preparations for submissions as the contract period is expected to start on April 12, 2018, and run until June 29, 2018. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic management, including those experienced in road closures, traffic diversion, and the development of traffic management plans. Companies with a proven track record in delivering similar services during large-scale events will find this particularly relevant. With a financial value between £20,000 and £30,000, high-quality service providers will be evaluated based on their skills, experience, delivery capability, and pricing, making it crucial for bidders to demonstrate comprehensive operational strategies and relevant prior experience. ## Notice Tender submissions are requested for the provision of Traffic Management for the Great Exhibition of the North. Detailed requirements are defined in the Traffic Management ITT which is linked to from this tender notice. On Friday 22 June 2018 the exhibition programme and venues along the walking trails will open to visitors for the first time under the headline theme 'Get North'. Throughout this time Northern street artists and strolling bands will entertain the gathering crowds, drawing visitors down to the Quayside to experience a 1-2 minute burst of daytime pyrotechnics at lunch time and early evening, and a theatrical presentation of Water Sculptures, one of the signature pieces for GEOTN, illuminated with three specially commissioned musical accompaniments. Also premiered for the first time will be the screening of the GEOTN film and a live presentation of the 'Anthem for the North'. The audience for the quayside based activity is likely to be in the region of 30,000. NGI are therefore seeking to appoint a Traffic Management supplier with a wide range of experience and expertise relating but not limited to road closures (full and partial) traffic diversion and traffic management plans. The appointed supplier will be required to provide: The appointed supplier will be required to provide: * Traffic Management Plans detailing road closures (full and partial) and traffic diversions in accordance with 'Chapter 8 Traffic Signs Manual' and 'Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice' * All associated infrastructure (including but not limited to signage, cones and barriers) * All related documentation * Lead contact to work with the Technical Producer and team to plan and deliver the traffic management for the GEOTN Opening Event * All operational staff. Additional information: The deadline for queries in relation to this tender is April 3rd. A site map is available on request. Evaluation: Please note only those Tenders which have passed all Mandatory Requirements requested in Schedule 2 will go on to be further evaluated for Schedules 3, 4 and 5. The weighted combination will be: Quality (Skills and Experience) at 40% + Quality (Delivery) at 20% + Price at 40% = 100%. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea55e05-3ea9-4855-880e-e5912dfb084b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Apr 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE GATESHEAD INITIATIVE LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63712700 - Traffic control services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2018 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea55e05-3ea9-4855-880e-e5912dfb084b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea55e05-3ea9-4855-880e-e5912dfb084b 21st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.getnorth2018.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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