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EDC/2026/4456 Framework for Traffic Signal Equipment Maintenance, Supply & Associated Works

East Dunbartonshire Council · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 10:41.

Opportunity overview

East Dunbartonshire Council wishes to establish a public contract (within the meaning of the Procurement Regulations) and appoint a number of suppliers under an overarching ranked framework arrangement to carry out work and provide Work Orders in relation to Traffic Signal Equipment Supply, Maintenance & Associated Works throughout the local government area of East Dunbartonshire over a minimum period of three (3) years. The framework scope encompasses planned maintenance of traffic signal & optical equipment and the provision of a fault management system inclusive of reporting and repairing faults within a specified timeframe. The scope also includes the supply and commissioning of Traffic Signal Equipment and the provision of Civil Works associated with the installation of new or replacement traffic signal and optical equipment, if and when required by the Client.

Classification

  • CPV34996100 — Traffic lights
  • CPV34923000 — Road traffic-control equipment
  • CPV45233200 — Various surface works
  • CPV50232200 — Traffic-signal maintenance services

Lots

  • The proposed conditions of contract are the clauses of the NEC4 Framework Contract June 2017 (with amendments January 2023), as set out in Volume 2 of the procurement documents. As set out in Volume 3 of the procurement documents, a Term Service Short Contracts (TSSC) work order will be issued under the Framework Contract to the 1st ranked supplier for annual inspection, maintenance, fault management & repairs of Traffic Signal Equipment for the duration of the Framework. Engineering & Construction Short Contract (ECSC) work orders may be issued for the Supply & Commissioning of Traffic Signal Equipment and may include associated civil works when required by the client. ESSC work order will be subject to further competition under the framework, where the estimated value is above 20,001.00 GBP. The work within the framework scope is as detailed in the procurement documents and may include, without limitation: -Routine planned annual inspection and maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment -Routine planned annual inspection and maintenance of Traffic Signal Optical Equipment -Cleaning of Optical lenses and reflectors; pedestrian push button units, ancillary regulatory signs and any other associated Traffic Signal Optical Equipment -Periodic electrical testing of all equipment covered under the framework -Provision of a fault management system, accessible by the client via a web-based portal, which covers all on-street equipment -Unplanned maintenance in response to fault reporting of traffic signal and traffic signal optical equipment. To include attendance and repair of equipment faults and urgent situations and the provision, storage and management of spares. -Supply and Commissioning of replacement Traffic Signal Equipment -Where the Council Roads department are unable to facilitate, the provision of Civil Works associated with the installation of new or replacement traffic signal and optical equipment. -The provision and management of the range of personnel, materials, equipment, accommodation and all other resources required to meet the Work Order Scope. -Register and provide all warranties and guarantees for the Traffic Signal or Optical equipment and include with the O&M instructions -Design and provision of all necessary temporary works (e.g. propping, supports, brackets, etc) and scaffolding required to safely execute the works. -Provision of monthly valuation for sign off in advance of Invoice being issued -Capacity to increase the quantity of locations for maintenance via Contract Variation Process Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
EDC/2026/4456
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
Yes

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
34996100
Description
Traffic lights

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The bidder is enrolled in the relevant professional or trade registers kept in its country of establishment: HMRC Maintenance/Commissioning Operatives should be registered under Highway Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) and NHSS accreditation under Chapter 8. Suppliers of Traffic Management Equipment must ensure the equipment is compliant with NHSS Sector Scheme.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
The bidder should provide its yearly (specific) turnover in the business area(s) covered by the contract for a 3 year period.
Minimum
Business areas & minimum required turnover per year - Supply, Commission & Maintain Traffic Signal Equipment 150,000 GBP (ONE HUNDERED & FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS) Per Annum Civil Works 150,000 GBP (ONE HUNDERED & FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS) Per Annum Total combined minimum 300,000 GBP (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS) Per Annum

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
Please provide relevant examples of supplies and/or services carried out during the last three years as specified (Examples from both public and/or private sector customers and clients may be provided)
Minimum
Please provide three examples of relevant experience for the Supply, Commissioning, Maintenance and Fault Management of Trafic Signal Equipment and the provision of associative civil works. For each example provide: 1. Details of the client, location, value of works and date the service was completed. 2. An overview of the service delivery from instruction by client to delivery of report and recommended actions. 3. Where relevant include any lessons learned and successful outcomes.

Applies To

supplier

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The framework is let under the NEC4 Framework Contract June 2017 (with amendments January 2023) with Call off contracts will be let under: NEC4 Term Service Short (TSSC) June 2017 (with amendments January 2023) NEC4 Engineering & Construction Short Contract (ECSC) June 2017 (with amendments January 2023)
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
5

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
12 Nov 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Expected award period

Starts
12 Nov 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
12 Nov 2026, 12:00

Recurrence

Description
It is assumed the framework will be retendered in 2030.

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The proposed conditions of contract are the clauses of the NEC4 Framework Contract June 2017 (with amendments January 2023), as set out in Volume 2 of the procurement documents. As set out in Volume 3 of the procurement documents, a Term Service Short Contracts (TSSC) work order will be issued under the Framework Contract to the 1st ranked supplier for annual inspection, maintenance, fault management & repairs of Traffic Signal Equipment for the duration of the Framework. Engineering & Construction Short Contract (ECSC) work orders may be issued for the Supply & Commissioning of Traffic Signal Equipment and may include associated civil works when required by the client. ESSC work order will be subject to further competition under the framework, where the estimated value is above 20,001.00 GBP. The work within the framework scope is as detailed in the procurement documents and may include, without limitation: -Routine planned annual inspection and maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment -Routine planned annual inspection and maintenance of Traffic Signal Optical Equipment -Cleaning of Optical lenses and reflectors; pedestrian push button units, ancillary regulatory signs and any other associated Traffic Signal Optical Equipment -Periodic electrical testing of all equipment covered under the framework -Provision of a fault management system, accessible by the client via a web-based portal, which covers all on-street equipment -Unplanned maintenance in response to fault reporting of traffic signal and traffic signal optical equipment. To include attendance and repair of equipment faults and urgent situations and the provision, storage and management of spares. -Supply and Commissioning of replacement Traffic Signal Equipment -Where the Council Roads department are unable to facilitate, the provision of Civil Works associated with the installation of new or replacement traffic signal and optical equipment. -The provision and management of the range of personnel, materials, equipment, accommodation and all other resources required to meet the Work Order Scope. -Register and provide all warranties and guarantees for the Traffic Signal or Optical equipment and include with the O&M instructions -Design and provision of all necessary temporary works (e.g. propping, supports, brackets, etc) and scaffolding required to safely execute the works. -Provision of monthly valuation for sign off in advance of Invoice being issued -Capacity to increase the quantity of locations for maintenance via Contract Variation Process Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
60
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
40

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Renewal

Description
The Framework Contract will endure for an initial term of three (3) years with an option to extend it (either singularly or in phases) for a further period of up to one (1) year after the expiry of the initial term, at the sole discretion of the Client.

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34923000
Description
Road traffic-control equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50232200
Description
Traffic-signal maintenance services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45233200
Description
Various surface works

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM81

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
East Dunbartonshire Council
Id
GB-FTS-98

Identifier

Legal Name
East Dunbartonshire Council

Address

Street Address
Civic & Corporate Headquarters, Southbank Marina,12 Strathkelvin Place
Locality
Kirkintilloch
Region
UKM81
Postal Code
G66 1TJ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Nicola Young
Telephone
+44 1415745750

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Roads
Organisation 2
Name
Sherriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-85817

Identifier

Legal Name
Sherriff Court

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Kirkintilloch · UKM81 · G66 1TJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM81

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 096362-2026tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

East Dunbartonshire Council is running an open tender to appoint multiple suppliers to a ranked framework for traffic signal and optical equipment maintenance, fault management, equipment supply, commissioning and associated civil works across East Dunbartonshire. The framework has a minimum three-year term, with annual maintenance work orders intended for the first-ranked supplier and certain supply/commissioning work potentially competed within the framework.

Who this may suit

Relevant to suppliers able to maintain and repair traffic signals and optical equipment, operate a web-based fault-management portal, supply and commission replacement equipment, and undertake associated civil works.

Key points identified

  • Maintenance capabilityProvide routine planned annual inspection and maintenance for traffic signal and traffic signal optical equipment.Evidence: Lot scope lists routine planned annual inspection and maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment and Traffic Signal Optical Equipment.
  • Fault management systemProvide a web-based fault-management system accessible by the client, covering all on-street equipment.Evidence: Lot scope requires a fault management system accessible by the client via a web-based portal.
  • Fault response and repairAttend and repair equipment faults and urgent situations, including provision, storage and management of spares.Evidence: Lot scope requires unplanned maintenance in response to fault reporting, including attendance, repair and spares management.
96% approved-analysis confidence8 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
096362-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-07862c
First published
13 Oct 2026
Last checked
13 Oct 2026, 10:41
Notice versions reviewed
1

HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

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Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
13 Oct 2026
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