--- title: "Y26023 Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)" published: "2026-03-02" --- # Y26023 Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065fd3.json) ## Summary Kent County Council (t/a Procurement Services) is initiating a planned procurement process for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services, aiming to establish a framework on both local and national levels. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on traffic management and traffic-monitoring equipment. Located in Maidstone, the procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with a pre-market engagement notice scheduled until 23rd March 2026. The framework agreement is scheduled to start on 10th August 2026 and will run until 9th August 2030, with updates to follow on 5th April 2026. This tender offers substantial business growth potential, especially for companies specialising in traffic management technology, traffic signs installation, and maintenance services for public lighting and traffic signals. With an estimated gross value of £240 million, it presents an attractive opportunity for firms with expertise in traffic control services to explore innovation and address potential risks in the public sector. Various CPV classifications indicate suitability for businesses engaged in traffic-flow measuring systems and traffic-calming works, enhancing procurement and delivery experiences across all public sector areas. ## Notice Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences. challenges and expectations regarding Traffic Management frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experiences for Traffic Management across all areas within the public sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of Traffic management services required within the public sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition. ### Planning Information Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Traffic Management Technology and Associated Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences. challenges and expectations regarding Traffic Management frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experiences for Traffic Management across all areas within the public sector. Scope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim to design a framework for the provision of Traffic management services required within the public sector. This is a Pre Market Engagement notice and not a call for competition. Please complete questionnaire on link in this notice, we are also open to teams meetings please contact us within the time frame to discuss. https://forms.office.com/e/SwYb44MnGX The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand market capability and capacity Inform the development of the specification and pricing mechanism Explore innovative solutions Identify potential risks and delivery models Suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: Online Questionnaire Online meetings ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018524-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 2 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment - 34972000 - Traffic-flow measuring system - 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs - 34996100 - Traffic lights - 45233150 - Traffic-calming works - 45316212 - Installation of traffic lights - 50232000 - Maintenance services of public-lighting installations and traffic lights - 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services - 63712700 - Traffic control services ## Release History - 2 Mar 2026 at 14:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018524-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018524-2026 2nd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/SwYb44MnGX - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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