Scope
Reference
009183
Description
Newcastle City Council, on behalf of the Regional Traffic Signals Group (RTSG), seeks to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of Additional Traffic Signal Equipment (Poles and Cable). This procurement supports the Council's obligations to provide traffic signal design, installation, maintenance services, and Urban Traffic Control (UTC) operations for local authorities across North East England.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £5,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 1 January 2028
- Possible extension to 1 January 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extensions available
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to add products by request.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Lot 1. Traffic Signal Cable
Description
The supply of Traffic Signal Cable to Newcastle City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Aluminium Poles
Description
The supply of Aluminium Poles to Newcastle City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 excluding VAT
- £1,750,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Steel Poles
Description
The supply of Steel Poles (Traffic Signals) to Newcastle City Council
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,750,000 excluding VAT
- £1,750,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Please see documentation at https://www.open-uk.org/
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Traffic Signal Cable
Lot 2. Aluminium Poles
Lot 3. Steel Poles
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
20 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Newcastle City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHM-6848-TWYG
Civic Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 8QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government