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title: "Traffic Signals 2026"
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# Traffic Signals 2026

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d248

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is currently seeking tenders for a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract under the title "Traffic Signals 2026." This procurement falls under the category of services and involves the maintenance and enhancement of traffic signals, vehicle activated signs, and related electrical equipment within various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKJ2, UKJ27, and UKJ28. As part of an open procurement method with an expected contract value of £25,000,000, the tender is active, and submissions are due by 17th April 2026. Businesses are encouraged to make inquiries before 7th April 2026, with an award period concluding on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road traffic-control equipment and traffic-signal maintenance services. The contract involves both planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, emergency response, upgrades, and major works such as full site refurbishments and new installations. Companies experienced in designing, supplying, and installing new traffic signals or vehicle-activated signs are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, SMEs are deemed suitable to compete for this contract, particularly those with expertise in managing ageing traffic signals and implementing chargeable works efficiently. The long-term nature of the contract, which includes a potential extension, offers robust prospects for sustained business growth.

## Notice

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract which enables the delivery of services required to maintain and enhance the operation of our Traffic Signals, Vehicle Activated Signs, and other electrical equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has the option to extend for a further 3 years.

### Planning Information

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Traffic Signals Maintenance Contract which enables the delivery of services required to maintain and enhance the operation of our Traffic Signals, Vehicle Activated Signs, and other electrical equipment. Current service types include: - a) Planned Maintenance (cyclical and programmed) b) Reactive Maintenance c) Emergency Response (unforeseen events) d) Upgrades to existing sites e) Major Works: Full site refurbishments and New Installations. f) Design and Delivery activities A sample from Planned Maintenance includes:  Routine inspections and electrical testing.  First line maintenance response to any faults or damage.  To provide the mechanism to facilitate the implementation of chargeable works. These include: -  Supply and install replacements for damaged or life expired equipment.  Slot cutting for vehicle detection.  Design, supply and install new traffic signals or Vehicle Activated Signs site.  Rectification of problems arising from aging traffic signals in West Sussex, including replacement of obsolete equipment and the design, supply and install of full site refurbishments.  To provide a fault logging and inventory control system.  Provide safe working practises and traffic management. The new contract is planned to commence on 1st October 2026. Current annual expenditure on the contract is in the region of £550,000 per annum on revenue (maintenance) services and currently around of £1,500,000 per annum on Capital (new installations and equipment). These figures may fluctuate. Suppliers interested in providing these specialist services are invited to email the Asset Manager for Traffic Signals and Street Lighting at simon.osborne@westsussex.gov.uk to arrange a face to face meeting for an early supplier engagement session. Deadline for a response is Friday 7th November 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023485-2026
- 23 Oct 2025 at 10:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023485-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067743-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-7669.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07N100001KmoluIAB&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
  Please access the tender pack via the weblink provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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