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TROO0426 Welsh Level Crossing Signs

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 Feb 2024 at 22:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located at 33 Horseferry Road, London, is the buying organisation for the "TROO0426 Welsh Level Crossing Signs" contract. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on sign posts, and covers delivery across British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and various international locations. The contract is currently in the award update stage, with significant dates including the contract start on 23rd February 2024 and its completion by 22nd September 2025, having been extended from its original end date of 22nd December 2024. The project's total value is £50,000, and the procurement method utilised is a direct single tender action (below threshold).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specializing in sign posts and related services within, but not limited to, the UK and European regions are well-suited to compete due to the direct procurement method, which can streamline the process and reduce competition barriers. Buchanan Computing Limited, an SME based in Shepherds Bush Road, London, has already been awarded the contract, highlighting the procurement's potential for similar-sized businesses to secure essential governmental projects and expand their operational footprints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TROO0426 Welsh Level Crossing Signs

Notice Description

Extend contract in time only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a7c40d5-2f10-4d93-8545-ecfbff1d100b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d52450-5c29-46a9-8d6b-edb4e9ff371d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928472 - Sign posts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2024 - 21 Sep 2025 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN COMPUTING

Further Information

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