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title: "Traffic Signal IoT SIMS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaf95a46-2004-4a4e-844a-4704b657c55d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Traffic Signal IoT SIMS

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf95a46-2004-4a4e-844a-4704b657c55d

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for "Traffic Signal IoT SIMS," focusing on the category of SIM cards within the services industry. The contract, valued at £3,291,051, involves supplying up to 150 SIM cards to facilitate 4G communications for traffic signals and Virtual Message Signs (VMS) in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Vodafone, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, which started on 1 March 2026 and will conclude on 28 February 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract award announced on 8 January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for telecommunications providers capable of delivering IoT SIM solutions suitable for traffic management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in SIM technology could find the contract promising, given Sheffield City Council's interest in capacities tailored to traffic signal communications. Additionally, businesses that can offer innovative solutions to enhance communication systems in urban traffic networks stand a good chance of future engagements, potentially leading to further partnerships within public service sectors.

## Notice

Over the course of the contract, Sheffield City Council would like to order up to 150 sims to enable 4G communications to the council's Traffic Signals and Virtual Message Signs (VMS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5049006a-575b-4ef5-be77-40398d95f4b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,291,051 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,291,051 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODAFONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5049006a-575b-4ef5-be77-40398d95f4b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5049006a-575b-4ef5-be77-40398d95f4b5
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=103179&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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