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ORT0190C - Signs and Signals

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ORT0190C - Signs and Signals" was conducted by National Highways, aiming to supply signs and signals to meet the scheme demand for the fiscal year 2025/26. The contract, classified under the CPV code 34924000 for variable message signs, involves a selective procurement method through a catalogue purchase. It spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories, as well as Europe and the rest of the world. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract period set from 7th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £110,720 GBP, was published on 14th October 2025 and is now active.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing variable message signs. Large businesses, similar to the winning supplier, Colas Limited, would find this contract aligned with their expertise, particularly those looking to expand their market presence across Europe and other global regions. Despite its large scale, the contract's structured procurement approach ensures that businesses with strategic cataloguing capabilities can effectively compete, allowing established firms to leverage their logistics and production capacities to fulfil such expansive demands.

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Notice Title

ORT0190C - Signs and Signals

Notice Description

Supply of signs and signals to fulfil scheme demand FY25/26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d14108-f056-4764-901d-3def8607d0d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,729 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
otcf@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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