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Opportunity overview
The purpose of this contract is to provide the supply and maintenance of the Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) systems (software) that controls our intelligent transport (ITS) equipment in Bristol.
The UTMC Common database system interacts with external systems to collate and disseminate traffic and transport information from existing or new UTMC sub systems. This allows Traffic Managers with the ability to develop better, integrated traffic and transport control strategies in line with current national and local transport policies.
To ensure minimal disruption to the network the system must be able to deliver all requirements on day one of the contract which will be 1st August 2027.
Classification
CPV45316210 — Installation of traffic monitoring equipment
CPV48100000 — Industry specific software package
CPV63712000 — Support services for road transport
CPV72000000 — IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Lots
Lot 1Value not stated
Documents and notices
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a TenderOpen source ↗
Published notice details
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IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKK11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Planning and budget
Milestones
Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Bristol City Council wishes to invite contractors to a virtual supplier's information event on Thursday 15th October at 10am. We recommend this event is attended by any prospective bidder.
The purpose of the event is build upon the engagement undertaken in May 2026 and engage with the market in advance of issuing a formal ITT by providing early information and background to our requirements and gain an understanding of the market capacity / capability to deliver the scope. We intend to discuss the scope of the procurement as well as providing an overview of the procurement and contracting approach.
Time will be allotted for questions and answers and depending on questions asked we may follow individually with contractors.
Please register to attend this information session by emailing: penny.sharp@bristol.gov.uk
The event will take place via MS Teams with a link being sent further registration.
Due
16 Oct 2026, 00:59
Status
scheduled
Documents
Entry 1
Id
094092-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
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047677-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
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094092-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Early-stage market engagement for Bristol City Council’s planned supply and maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) software. The system must support the UTMC Common Database and integrate traffic and transport information from UTMC subsystems, with full requirements available from day one of the planned contract on 1 August 2027.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of UTMC/ITS control software, traffic-management platform integration, and ongoing software support and maintenance. Bidding is not yet open.
Key points identified
System scopeSupply and maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) systems software controlling intelligent transport system equipment in Bristol.Evidence: “provide the supply and maintenance of the Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) systems (software) that controls our intelligent transport (ITS) equipment in Bristol.”
UTMC Common Database integrationThe system must interact with external systems to collect and distribute traffic and transport information from existing or new UTMC subsystems.Evidence: “The UTMC Common database system interacts with external systems to collate and disseminate traffic and transport information from existing or new UTMC sub systems.”
Operational readinessAll requirements must be delivered on day one of the contract, planned as 1 August 2027.Evidence: “the system must be able to deliver all requirements on day one of the contract which will be 1st August 2027.”
93% approved-analysis confidence4 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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Early-stage market engagement for Bristol City Council’s planned supply and maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) software. The system must support the UTMC Common Database and integrate traffic and transport information from UTMC subsystems, with full requirements available from day one of the planned contract on 1 August 2027.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of UTMC/ITS control software, traffic-management platform integration, and ongoing software support and maintenance. Bidding is not yet open.
Key deliverables
Supply of UTMC system software
Maintenance and support of UTMC software
UTMC Common Database capability
Integration with external and UTMC subsystems to collate and disseminate traffic and transport information
Operational delivery of all requirements from day one
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
4 criteria identified
System scope
99% confidence
Supply and maintenance of Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) systems software controlling intelligent transport system equipment in Bristol.
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“provide the supply and maintenance of the Urban Traffic Management & Control (UTMC) systems (software) that controls our intelligent transport (ITS) equipment in Bristol.”
UTMC Common Database integration
98% confidence
The system must interact with external systems to collect and distribute traffic and transport information from existing or new UTMC subsystems.
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“The UTMC Common database system interacts with external systems to collate and disseminate traffic and transport information from existing or new UTMC sub systems.”
Operational readiness
99% confidence
All requirements must be delivered on day one of the contract, planned as 1 August 2027.
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“the system must be able to deliver all requirements on day one of the contract which will be 1st August 2027.”
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown; no eligibility, financial standing, insurance, location, or organisation-size requirements are stated.
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The supplied planning notice data does not state supplier eligibility requirements.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated maximum value
93% confidence
Up to £900,000.
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Opportunity value_max: 900000 GBP.
Commercial terms and pricing model
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No pricing structure, contract duration, payment terms, or commercial model is stated in the supplied data.
“day one of the contract which will be 1st August 2027.”
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Procurement stage
99% confidence
Planning / preliminary market engagement; this is an early-stage planned procurement and bidding is not yet indicated as open.
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Display status: upcoming; stage: planning; notice type: “Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
Unknown.
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submission_deadline is null.
Procurement method
99% confidence
Unknown.
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procurement_method and procurement_method_details are null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Day-one delivery risk
94% confidence
The supplier will need to have all required capabilities operational from the planned first day, which may create significant mobilisation, transition, integration, and testing demands.
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“the system must be able to deliver all requirements on day one of the contract”.
Integration complexity
96% confidence
The solution must interface with external systems and existing or new UTMC subsystems; interface scope and technical standards are not yet specified.
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“interacts with external systems… from existing or new UTMC sub systems.”
Early-stage uncertainty
99% confidence
Final scope, contract term, procurement route, commercial terms, timetable, and submission requirements are unknown because this is a planned market-engagement notice.
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Stage: planning; display status: upcoming; multiple relevant fields are null or unstated.
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