--- title: "CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-10" --- # CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement) Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)", which falls under the services category in the transport services industry (excluding waste transport). The contract aims to maintain various traffic systems assets, including traffic signals and CCTV cameras, with the new contract expected to begin on 1st April 2026, following the expiration of the current contract on 31st March 2026. Key future dates include a market engagement notification on 14th April 2025. This procurement process is part of Kent County Council's efforts to ensure the safe and effective maintenance of traffic systems assets within the UKJ4 region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic signal maintenance, electronic message signs, and associated communication infrastructures. Companies with experience in handling fault repairs, routine inspections, and emergency call-outs will find this contract highly beneficial for business growth. The annual budget includes approximately £1.4 million in revenue funding and £750k in capital investment, providing substantial financial opportunities. Businesses capable of managing both maintenance and upgrading of traffic systems technology will be well-suited to compete for this tender. ## Notice The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance services. The current contract expires on 31st March 2026, with the new contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026. The existing contract covers the maintenance of traffic signals with associated vehicle detection systems, as well as electronic message signs, speed/hazard warning signs, CCTV cameras, over-height vehicle detection and the associated fibre optic cables, mobile phone communication links, fixed broadband circuits and other systems used by the Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) based at Aylesford. The contract involves both revenue funding of PS1.4M per annum, and capital investment in the asset of approximately PS750k per year. Please note these figures are an approximate and are subject to change. The Council have a statutory duty to ensure that the Traffic Systems Assets are maintained in safe working order and remain efficient. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Service will provide full maintenance provision for existing and new technology assets on the Kent Highway network, primarily traffic signals but also electronic message signs, CCTV and associated communications infrastructure, to include: - Routine inspections of equipment to meet statutory duties - Fault repairs due to wear and tear or third-party damage - Temporary switch off traffic signals to allow third parties to undertake works - Planned works to modify existing assets or renew life expired equipment - Communications between on-street units and the Traffic Operations Centre in Aylesford - Provision, operation and management of a fault reporting/monitoring platform - Emergency call out to make damaged equipment safe during out of hours Typically, this involves an annual volume of 2,500 faults, 1,500 routine inspections, 700 requests to temporarily switch off traffic signals and full refurbishment of 10 traffic signal installations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004305-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 10 Feb 2025 at 11:10 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004305-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dd24.json.