--- title: "Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-22" --- # Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software) Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a0ae.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software)." This initiative, focused on services in the IT and transportation sectors, seeks to enhance urban traffic management with cutting-edge technology. It is located in the UKK11 region of the United Kingdom. The council has released a market engagement notice to gauge interest and determine the best procurement route. Interested parties can submit their expressions of interest by 5th June 2026, marking critical planning activities for this procurement process. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in IT consulting, software development, and the installation of traffic monitoring equipment. The project requires a supplier capable of delivering scalable and technologically advanced software systems, capable of integrating with next-generation equipment. Businesses that can offer support services and training for adaptive AI multi-modal traffic control systems will find this tender particularly appealing. Successful suppliers will enter into a contract spanning from August 2027 to July 2031, providing a substantial timeframe for business growth and investment in innovative traffic solutions. ## Notice Bristol City Council's current Contract for it's UTC/SCOOT and UTMC Common database is due to expire, and we are seeking to award a new Contract. The UTC/SCOOT systems must incorporate the latest technology and functionality available. The system will be required to be scalable and be able to integrate with both existing and next generation of equipment. BCC is currently trialling Yunex's FUSION system and seeking to move towards an Adaptive AI Multi Modal Traffic Control system with the same/equivalent functionality. Depending on the outcome of the trail a decision may be made for it to replace SCOOT. The system must be able to provide bus priority using external data feed from ticketer. The supplier will also be required to provide support and training to operators of the system. ### Planning Information The Council wishes to test the level of market interest in its Supply and Maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control Systems (software) contract to determine the most appropriate procurement route for this contract. Bristol City Council have issued a expression of interest form with further details of the project via ProContract. This can be accessed at - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6f36235a-c155-f111-813c-005056b64545 Please indicate your interest in this contract by completing the form by midday 5th June 2026 and returning via ProContract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047677-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2031 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 63712000 - Support services for road transport - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 10:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047677-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047677-2026 22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bristol.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6f36235a-c155-f111-813c-005056b64545 - 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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