Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council
Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
Contact
Mr Cameron Croucher
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CN250245 - Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance (Market Engagement)
Reference number
DN762805
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to engage with suppliers regarding capacity in the market to provide future Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance services.
The current contract expires on 31st March 2026, with the new contract anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026.
The existing contract covers the maintenance of traffic signals with associated vehicle detection systems, as well as electronic message signs, speed/hazard warning signs, CCTV cameras, over-height vehicle detection and the associated fibre optic cables, mobile phone communication links, fixed broadband circuits and other systems used by the Traffic Operations Centre (TOC) based at Aylesford.
The contract involves both revenue funding of £1.4M per annum, and capital investment in the asset of approximately £750k per year. Please note these figures are an approximate and are subject to change. The Council have a statutory duty to ensure that the Traffic Systems Assets are maintained in safe working order and remain efficient.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Service will 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
Typically, this involves an annual volume of 2,500 faults, 1,500 routine inspections, 700 requests to temporarily switch off traffic signals and full refurbishment of 10 traffic signal installations.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 April 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes