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title: "Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051edc"
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# Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051edc

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council has initiated an open tender process for the "Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transport Systems" contract, aimed at maintaining and upgrading traffic signal networks, and installing intelligent transport equipment throughout regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage with a contract value estimated at £13 million (gross £15.6 million), with a tender submission deadline of 31 October 2025. The tender employs a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, offering an open electronic submission method, and spanning a contract period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2033, extendable up to 2040. This opportunity falls under the services category, prominently involving electrical machinery and road equipment industries.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in sectors such as electrical equipment, road equipment, traffic management, and civil engineering services. Companies that specialise in the supply, installation, and maintenance of traffic signals and related intelligent transport systems will find this contract appealing for business growth. Given its scope, the contract could suit large-scale service providers capable of managing comprehensive traffic signal networks and collaborating with the Council’s main works and principal contractors on complex schemes. The tender highlights the need for firms experienced in delivering high-quality engineering design and maintenance services aligned with modern digital innovations, thus offering potential for those capable of integrating sustainability and cutting-edge technology solutions into their operational strategies.

## Notice

This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through an open procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(a) of the PA 2023. The proposed contract will cover: - a) Maintenance of the existing traffic signals network and of intelligent transport equipment including but not limited to vehicle activated signs, variable message signs, car park guidance signs and rising bollards. b) Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working with the Council's main works contractor or other principal contractors on larger scale or more complex schemes. c) Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment working as the main works contractor on smaller, less complex schemes that are predominantly traffic signals related with only relatively minor highway engineering works. d) Supply and installation of traffic signal equipment and intelligent transport equipment for scheduled upgrades and new sites. e) Maintenance of the Council's existing traffic signals communication network. f) All required traffic management and civil works for the above requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to the provisions of Clause Z21 of the Conditions of Contract the Service Period may be extended by up to 84 months. The last possible Service Period end date is 30th June 2040.

### Planning Information

Market engagement was undertaken prior to commencement of the Procurement Act 2023. A Prior Information Notice was issued on 14 March 2024 Reference 2024/S 000-008276.
Interested suppliers were instructed to register on Intend, the Council's e-procurement system. Suppliers had until noon on 5 June 2024 to express an interest.
All suppliers that expressed an interest were invited to attend one-to-one sessions over Teams on the 13 May, 3 June or 4 June 2024.
An agenda was available for all suppliers that expressed an interest in participating. This set out the topics to be covered in the session. The same topics were covered with all suppliers and were as follows:
1. Introductions
2. Overview of the procurements and Norfolk County Council
3. Introduction to the Supplier's business
4. Discussion around getting the best provider and best contract assessing:
a) Scope
b) Price
c) The contract term
d) Main features of the proposed contract
e) KPIs/ Incentives
f) How carbon reduction and sustainability can be best incorporated into the contracts
g) Tender evaluation - price v quality split, social value and carbon
h) Location
i) Procurement process and programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 34996100 - Traffic lights
- 35125300 - Security cameras
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
- 45316212 - Installation of traffic lights
- 45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment
- 45317000 - Other electrical installation work
- 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services
- 71322500 - Engineering-design services for traffic installations

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 16:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2025
- 22 May 2025 at 14:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054441-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025189-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc
- https://intendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxsbVW4q-k0

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