--- title: "Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Argyll and Bute Council" published: "2026-10-15" --- # Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31) Buyer: Argyll and Bute Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council is seeking contractors for a traffic management services framework for its Roads and Infrastructure Services. The work is to install, maintain and remove temporary traffic management on rural and urban roads, supporting programmed construction works in line with Chapter 8 safety standards. Services include staffed and unmanned traffic lights, stop/go systems, convoy systems and weekly battery charging for unmanned lights. The work is divided across three areas: Mainland and Isle of Bute (East), including Bute and Cowal and Helensburgh and Lomond; Mainland (West), including Mid-Argyll, Kintyre, Oban and Lorn; and the Western Islands. Council roads and amenities staff will use the framework to arrange services when needed. The council invited offers through an open procedure for a framework agreement. Bids were to be submitted electronically, with the submission deadline set for 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC; the bid opening was scheduled for the same time. Each lot has an initial contract period of 360 days, with the council able to extend for up to three further one-year periods, subject to satisfactory performance and discussions with the successful tenderers. Suppliers may bid for any or all of the three geographical lots, and variants are not allowed. The published procurement documents identify economic and technical selection criteria. Each call-off order will form a separate contract; appointment to the framework does not guarantee a volume of work. This opportunity suits traffic management contractors able to deliver safe temporary traffic control on both rural and urban roads, in accordance with Chapter 8 standards for programmed construction works. Suppliers need the operational capacity to provide a range of arrangements, including staffed and unmanned two-way and three-way lights, unmanned four-way lights, stop/go teams and three- or four-person convoy systems. The requirement also calls for weekly battery charging for unmanned lights. Contractors with equipment, trained crews and the ability to mobilise across the relevant mainland, Bute or island areas are well placed to compete. The framework has no cap on the number of qualified participating contractors, and suppliers can seek appointment for multiple geographical areas. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council is looking to appoint contractors to a Traffic Management Services Framework to be used by Roads & Infrastructure Services. Installing, Maintaining and Removing Temporary Traffic Management on Rural and Urban Roads as per Chapter 8 of standards for safe execution of programmed construction works. The framework will allow roads and amenities staff to arrange traffic management services when required, without the need for an individual procurement process. The framework is to be formed by all qualified contractors with no limit to number of participating contractors. Please note that a framework agreement is not a contract and as such there is no guarantee of any volume of work. Each order (call off) constitutes a separate contract. ### Lot Information Mainland and Isle of Bute (East) (Bute & Cowal and Helensburgh & Lomond) Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s). Mainland (West) (Mid-Argyll, Kintyre, Oban & Lorn) Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s). Islands (West) Items required per Lot: 1. 2 way lights, manned 2. 2 way lights, unmanned 3. 2 person stop/go system 4. 3 person convoy 5. 3 way lights, manned 6. 3 person stop/go system 7. 3 way lights, unmanned 8. Weekly battery charges for unmanned lights 9. 4 person convoy 10. 4 way lights, unmanned Renewal: 3.5.2 The Contract may be extended for up to three subsequent one year periods at the option of Argyll and Bute Council, subject to satisfactory performance of the contract and product discussions with the successful Tenderer(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566721 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Argyll and Bute Council | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Postcode area | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45233120 - Road construction works ## Release History - 15 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566721 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566721 Traffic Management Services Framework 2027 - 28 (- 29 - 30 - 31) - Argyll and Bute Council is looking to appoint contractors to a Traffic Management Services Framework to be used by Roads & Infrastructure Services. Installing, Maintaining and Removing Temporary Traffic Management on Rural and Urban Roads as per Chapter 8 of standards for safe execution of programmed construction works. The framework will allow roads and amenities staff to arrange traffic management services when required, without the need for an individual procurement process. The framework is to be formed by all qualified contractors with no limit to number of participating contractors. Please note that a framework agreement is not a contract and as such there is no guarantee of any volume of work. Each order (call off) constitutes a separate contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=845781 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000845781.json.