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Intelligent Transport Systems including traffic signals, variable message signs and car park signs

Southend-on-Sea City Council

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and architecture and engineering sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to appoint a suitable Supplier to supply, install and maintain intelligent transport systems and associated equipment including traffic signals, Variable Message Signs, RGB Signs, School Warning Signs, Car Park Guidance Signs, Car Park Count controllers and Vehicle Speed Activated Signs.
All equipment is within the City of Southend and the Council will provide the Supplier with access to an asset management system where all faults and issues will be logged. The Supplier will be required to interrogate the Council's system on a daily basis to pick up faults, attend to rectify faults and then update the Council's system to confirm that the fault has been rectified. The Supplier will also be required to undertake annual inspections and internal cleaning of equipment.
The Supplier will also be required to supply and install new equipment. This will vary throughout the life of the contract due to the level of funding available and/or external grant money becoming available.
The required services are set out in full in the Scope (one of the associated tender documents).
The mechanisms for ordering work under the Contract are set out in the associated tender documents together with details of the volume and value of work that may be ordered.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045940-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Southend-on-Sea City Council

Southend-on-Sea City Council has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. You have 42 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Southend-on-Sea City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £3,000,000 - £3,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045940-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.