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Pre-Market Engagement - Traffic Management Services

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Deadline
28 days left
April 24, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
027351-2026
Value
£1,200,000
Location
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 25, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

April 24, 2026

Contract Start Date

November 02, 2026

Budget
£1,200,000
Duration
36 months
Location
Northern Ireland
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Belfast City Council is undertaking a Pre‑Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a planned procurement for the provision of Traffic Management (TM) services, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, and support for major events. The forthcoming procurement will be updated to reflect legislative changes, including the requirements of Martyn’s Law (Protect Duty), and to ensure the Council has access to appropriate capacity and operational resilience for both business‑as‑usual activities and large‑scale events such as the potential Fleadh 2027. The Council is considering a three‑lot structure covering: Lot 1 – Traffic Management (core services) Lot 2 – Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) & Martyn’s Law Compliance Lot 3 – Major Event Requirements The future contract is expected to include (but may not be limited to): Planning, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of Traffic Management systems Provision of qualified TM operatives and supervisors Supply and deployment of HVM equipment such as barriers, blockers, and gate systems Support for major events requiring enhanced TM, crowd safety measures, and operational coordination Compliance with relevant legislation, including Protect Duty requirements Ability to scale resources for both routine operations and large‑scale events Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information‑gathering only.

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Requirements & Qualifications

17 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (5)
Technical (6)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Suppliers must request a PME questionnaire by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk.
--Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document.
--This is a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise for information-gathering only.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Suppliers must be able to provide Traffic Management (TM) services, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) solutions, and support for major events.
--Suppliers must be able to reflect legislative changes, including Martyn's Law (Protect Duty).
--Suppliers must demonstrate capacity and operational resilience for both business-as-usual activities and large-scale events.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Ability to plan, supply, install, maintain, and remove Traffic Management systems.
--Provision of qualified TM operatives and supervisors.
--Supply and deployment of HVM equipment such as barriers, blockers, and gate systems.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--The total value of the contract is estimated at 1,200,000 EUR.
--No specific financial thresholds or guarantees are detailed in the provided text.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) for Traffic Management Services, demonstrating good clarity and fairness, but lacking detailed documentation and specific sustainability criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender is in a planning stage, indicated by 'Status: planning', and is a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise, not a formal procurement. This means formal legal compliance aspects like strict deadlines for submission of bids, detailed evaluation criteria, and a formal procedure are not yet applicable. The CPV code is provided, and there are no immediate indications of disputes. The deadline for the PME questionnaire is stated to be in a document, which is not provided, creating a minor ambiguity. The contract start date is well into the future, suggesting a phased approach.

Deadline for PME questionnaire is stated to be in a document not provided.
Clarity80/100

The description clearly outlines the purpose of the PME, the scope of services (Traffic Management, HVM, major events), and the intended structure (three lots). The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of expected capabilities. The objective of updating the procurement to reflect legislative changes like Martyn's Law is clearly stated. The invitation to participate via email is straightforward.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and contract start date are present. The CPV code is provided. However, crucial documents for the PME, specifically the questionnaire and its associated deadline, are missing. The absence of detailed evaluation criteria for the future procurement is expected at this PME stage but limits completeness for the current notice.

PME questionnaire and its deadline are not provided.
No detailed evaluation criteria for the future procurement are specified.
Fairness85/100

The PME is designed to gather information from the market, which is a fair approach. The estimated value is disclosed. The criteria for participation in the PME are clear (emailing for a questionnaire). There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies, promoting a level playing field for potential participants in this information-gathering phase. The use of e-procurement is implied for the future, but not explicitly stated for the PME itself.

Practicality65/100

The PME requires participants to email for a questionnaire, which is a practical method for initial engagement. The contract start date is provided. Financing information is not detailed, which is common for PME notices. The duration of the future contract is specified. However, the lack of direct access to the PME questionnaire document reduces immediate practicality.

Direct access to the PME questionnaire document is not provided.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, contract duration, and contract start date are populated logically. The status 'planning' aligns with a PME exercise. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided are consistent with a pre-procurement phase.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the provided text. While compliance with 'Martyn's Law' touches upon safety and potentially social aspects, it is framed as a legislative requirement rather than a sustainability initiative. The tender is not indicated as EU funded.

No explicit mention of green procurement criteria.
No explicit mention of social value or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Clear purpose and scope of the Pre-Market Engagement.
Well-defined service areas (TM, HVM, Major Events).
Disclosure of estimated contract value and duration.
Inclusion of relevant legislative updates (Martyn's Law).

Concerns

Missing PME questionnaire and its deadline.
Lack of detailed evaluation criteria for the future procurement.
Absence of explicit sustainability considerations.

Recommendations

1. Provide direct access to the PME questionnaire and its deadline.
2. Outline the general approach to evaluation criteria for the future procurement.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability objectives into the future procurement strategy.

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