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ORT0190B - Signs and Signals

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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21 Jul 2025 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways has successfully concluded its procurement process for the project titled "ORT0190B - Signs and Signals," which focuses on the urgent acquisition of variable message signs needed for the 2025/26 financial year. This procurement falls under the industry category of road signs, governed by the CPV code 34992200. The contract spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, other parts of the world, and the United Kingdom. The project was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 16th July 2025 and is expected to end on 31st December 2025. The award stage of this process concluded successfully, with Colas Ltd being the designated supplier as of 15th July 2025. The contract's total value is GBP 647,316.58.

This procurement signifies a robust opportunity for businesses in the road signage sector to engage with large contracts with national authorities. Although this specific tender has been awarded to Colas Ltd, companies in the industry, especially those with large operational capacities, can take cues from this process to align their capabilities for future opportunities of similar scale and complexity offered by National Highways or similar entities. Proactive engagement in framework agreements can position businesses to swiftly respond to selective procurement methods, thereby cultivating growth in the high-demand sector of traffic management infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORT0190B - Signs and Signals

Notice Description

Urgent procurement of variable message signs to meet financial year 2025/26 operational requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f374fe1-237a-4ee6-88e2-11ce6fa0f12a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9c2266-2686-4511-a2ea-d9e217d5da0f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34992200 - Road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£647,316 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£647,316 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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