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The Traffic Systems Asset Maintenance contract provides 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:
All traffic systems assets used to manage the highway network are of a very specialist and technical nature. The supplier will have the technical capability to deliver the whole contract. Following engagement with various authorities and providers, the approach is to create a contract that addresses both routine and non-routine works. This contract will outline the means, measures and payment mechanism for effectively maintaining the Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) asset, while ensuring a balanced approach to risk.
The Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) inventory of equipment comprises the following:
This service is primarily focused on maintaining all existing traffic systems assets and restoring equipment to normal operation. In addition, the contract will include refurbishment of existing assets using capital funding, and the provision of new Kent County Council funded signal schemes, although the level of this is not guaranteed. This contract shall not include installation of third-party installations, nor major highway schemes which will be procured via separate tenders.
As this is a Services contract, the annual contract value is subject to fluctuation. Services will generally be called off from a Schedule of Rates (SORs) as required.
The expected annual value is approximately £2.3 million to £2.8 million, giving an overall expected contract value of £23 million to £28 million, broken down as follows:
-Initial Term (5 years): £11.5 million - £14 million
-Optional Extension Term (up to 5 years): £11.5 million - £14 million
The contract periods are:
-Initial Term: 01 April 2026 - 31 March 2031
-Optional Extension: 01 April 2031 - 31 March 2036
An anticipated maximum contract value of £45 million has been set to allow for inflation, compensation events, additional requirements, changes to service levels, budgetary adjustments, additional in-scope activities, and other variations. All values are estimates and may be exceeded during the life of the contract.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED | 00703317 | £90,000,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2031 | £45,000,000 £90,000,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active |
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| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
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Government spending data: This supplier has received £630,314,078 in 3,610 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Department of Health and Social Care, Home Office, DfT GPC, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust and 7 more public bodies (2012-06-19 to 2026-05-29). View full payment history →
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage submission deadline has been extended until 10th June 2025, 12pm.