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Highways Traffic Signals Framework

Nottingham City Council · Local authority

In brief

Nottingham City Council is looking for suppliers for construction and electrical work (East Midlands).

It is a framework worth up to £2,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Thursday 3 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Thursday 26 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Thursday 3 December 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 79 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

Nottingham City Council is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and qualified suppliers for inclusion on a Framework to deliver traffic signals work within the boundaries of Nottingham City Council. Subject to suitability, the Authority is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to the Framework The overall framework will have an estimated total value of £2,000,000 (VAT exclusive) The expected duration of the Framework is for up to 4 years at the Authority’s discretion. The Authority’s detailed requirements are defined in the Contract Specification Nottingham City Council is migrating from the electronic tendering and procurement portal,, East Mids Tenders (Pro Contract) to the portal, Source East Midlands (powered by Panacea). Suppliers will need to register on Source East Midlands to tender for this project. https://www.sourceeastmidlands.org/

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 20 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £2,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Thursday 26 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 3 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

22 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100017-2026
22 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 100149-2026

Last time this was bought

CPU 5937 Highways Temporary Traffic Management Framework

Won by: Sunbelt Rentals Limited, Vocon Limited, Chevron Traffic Management Limited
Awarded: 14 September 2026
Value: £2,500,000
Bids: 15
Contract ends: 20 September 2030

Matched on Nottingham City Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Nottingham City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

229

Awards

142

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Ltd T/A Heidelberg Materials Contr4 contracts
Trust Utility Management Ltd4 contracts
Robinson's Paver Hire Limited3 contracts
Thomas Bow Limited3 contracts
Kiely Bros. Limited2 contracts

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From notice 100017-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 October 2026, last updated 22 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 22 October 2026.