Award

Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council has completed its procurement process by awarding a contract to SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers, including both fixed post-mounted Variable Message Signs and mobile VMS trailers. The procurement falls under the industry category of road signs, with goods to be delivered within the North West region, United Kingdom. This contract award is part of Lot 7 within the RM6099 framework, with a value of £267,908.74, and the procurement method utilised was selective through a call-off from the framework agreement. The contract period runs from 30 September 2025 to 28 February 2026, and the final award notice was published on 1 October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road sign technology and associated services. The contract allows small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations by providing goods to the North West region under a structured framework agreement. Businesses that supply VMS equipment may particularly benefit from such contracts, facilitating growth in an established market. The focus on supplying to the council as a recognised entity underlines an advantageous client base for firms capable of delivering on specified framework agreements, thereby encouraging business growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers

Notice Description

Contract award for the supply of mobile VMS trailers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85b033ad-31e2-4f95-8a14-c9bb8232f795
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa0201a-30ff-4295-884e-04a97467da7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£55,817 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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