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title: "ECC002 - Carriageway loop cutting service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066380"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# ECC002 - Carriageway loop cutting service

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066380

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Middlesbrough Council involves the "ECC002 - Carriageway Loop Cutting Service," which falls under the repair and maintenance services industry. This contract, intended for traffic signal operation efficiency across Tees Valley, was awarded on 5th March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below the competition threshold, indicating a single-source method for the contract valued at £173,000. The award was made to TRAFFIC DIRECT LIMITED, a Manchester-based SME, with contract activities scheduled from February 25th, 2026 to February 9th, 2027. Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, serves as the buyer, and all activities are centered within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in repair and maintenance services. SMEs with capabilities in carriageway loop cutting and traffic management solutions may find competitive advantages in similar procurement activities, particularly in regions looking to enhance infrastructure efficiency. The direct procurement method without competition underscores the value of specialised expertise and reputation in securing such contracts. Companies with strong service delivery capabilities in traffic signal operations, like TRAFFIC DIRECT LIMITED, are well-positioned to pursue and be successful in similar government contracts.

## Notice

This is a contract for the extension of the Carriageway Loop Cutting Service. The service is critical to the performance of traffic signal operation providing carriageway loop cutting which maintains our efficiency and helps to keep congestion to a minimum, without this service we cannot have an effective, efficient and professional service delivery across the Tees Valley.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020099-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,166 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAFFIC DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020099-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020099-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- http://www.trafficdirect.ltd.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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