Closed tender

CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance

Details

Published
9 May 2025
Submission
10 June 2025

Tender description

Kent County Council is looking for a supplier to provide full maintenance provision for existing and new technology assets on the Kent Highway network, primarily traffic signals but also electronic message signs, CCTV and associated communications infrastructure, to include: • Routine inspections of equipment to meet statutory duties • Fault repairs due to wear and tear or third-party damage • Temporary switch off traffic signals to allow third parties to undertake works • Planned works to modify existing assets or renew life expired equipment • Communications between on-street units and the Traffic Operations Centre in Aylesford • Provision, operation and management of a fault reporting/monitoring platform • Emergency call out to make damaged equipment safe during out of hours All traffic systems assets used to manage the highway network are of a very specialist and technical nature. The supplier will need to have the technical capability to deliver the whole contract. Following engagement with various authorities and providers, the approach is to create a contract that addresses both routine and non-routine works. This contract will outline the means, measures and payment mechanism for effectively maintaining the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) asset, while ensuring a balanced approach to risk. Keywords: traffic , traffic lights, maintenance

Timeline

  1. Completed: Tender published9 May 2025
    Current notice
  2. Completed: Submission date10 June 2025

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

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