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Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2024 at 10:56

Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance" (ID: DCC001-DN741484-42653199), classified under industry category CPV 34924000 (Variable message signs) and additional category CPV 34992100 (Illuminated traffic signs). This contract pertains to the maintenance of variable message signs within the county of Durham, England, United Kingdom. The tender process followed an open procedure and was published on 4th September 2024, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2024. The contract started on 1st October 2024 and will end on 30th September 2026, with a total value of £140,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 20th November 2024.

This awarded contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in traffic management and electronic signage maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability criteria indicating a preference for such businesses. The winning bidder, SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the competitive nature of this tender. Successful contract execution could enhance the bidder's profile and open doors for future public sector contracts in maintenance services, especially within the infrastructure and transportation sectors. Businesses with expertise in electronic signage, traffic management, and regional service delivery in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance

Notice Description

DN741484 This contract is for the Maintenance of Variable Message Signs which Durham County Council have within the County.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c789353-e8cc-478a-9211-9a9311d73393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bef6878-459b-4664-b8b1-bebcba2fed32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
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
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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