Award

Supply, Install and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs (Mobile and Permanent)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has recently completed a procurement process to award a contract for the "Supply, Install and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs (Mobile and Permanent)" under the ESPO Framework Agreement. The procurement, classified under the "works" category with CPV code 44423400, involves a contractual period starting from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2029. It covers the supply and installation of vehicle activated signage across England, United Kingdom, with a total award value of £3,999,000 GBP. The procurement stage is the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Westcotec Ltd, an SME based in Norfolk, with the award date published on 19th December 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and installation of signage, particularly those with capabilities in deploying vehicle activated signs. Companies that are familiar with the ESPO Framework Agreement and have experience in large-scale installations across various locations in the UK would be well-suited to consider similar opportunities in the future. Although the tender does not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs, businesses operating in related fields could benefit from understanding the procurement methods and requirements demonstrated by this arrangement.

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Notice Title

Supply, Install and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs (Mobile and Permanent)

Notice Description

The supply and installation of vehicle activated signage and associated equipment. Conducted under ESPO Framework Agreement 344_22 Signs - Lot 8 Vehicle Activated Signs & Associated Equipment This is for an initial 3 years with options to extend for further periods up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-387a7b34-acd2-4fb8-ad57-e4a282948b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/176c5018-c3d6-4860-bcc5-69454f84361f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,999,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,999,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Ip
Contact Email
simon.ip@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163055390

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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