Award

Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Oct 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire County Council has completed an award process for a contract titled "Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers," starting on 30th September 2025 and concluding on 28th February 2026. This initiative falls under the goods industry category, specifically concerning road signs (CPV code 34992200) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a selective method as a call-off from the RM6099 framework agreement within Lot 7. The contract, valued at £267,908.74, marks its completion phase as of the award date, 23rd September 2025. SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd has been designated the supplier for this project. The procurement process was led by Agata Sierdzinska, representing Lancashire County Council, from their Preston office.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering transport technology and related services. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying variable message signs (VMS) can leverage this contract to showcase their capabilities and potentially establish lasting partnerships within the public sector. The call-off nature of the procurement method allows SMEs to engage with established frameworks, providing them access to competitive marketplaces and enhancing their visibility in regional and national markets. With a focus on improving road sign infrastructure, suitable businesses can gain significant exposure and credibility through successful contract fulfillment.

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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 fixed post-mounted Variable Message Signs (VMS) and mobile VMS trailers. Call-off under Lot 7: Catalogue Transport Technology & Associated Services RM6099 framework.

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
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£267,908 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£267,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 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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