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ORT0201 - 26-27 Sign & Signals

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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17 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Highways, based in Bristol, England, focused on the delivery and supply of signs and signals equipment through a tender titled "ORT0201 - 26-27 Sign & Signals". This process belongs to the goods industry category with the primary classification under variable message signs. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £11,424,498, spans multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The award stage of this tender concluded with a contract period from 26th September 2025 to 24th September 2027, and the award was made active on 26th September 2025, with publication on 17th October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale enterprises, particularly those experienced in manufacturing, supplying, and installing signage and signalling equipment. As the buyer, National Highways is a prominent contracting authority, offering substantial contracts that can lead to significant business growth and increased industry standing for successful suppliers. Colas Limited, a large company based in Birmingham, was selected as the supplier for this tender, indicating that businesses with similar capacity and specialisation in large infrastructure and road equipment projects would be well-placed to compete in future opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Title

ORT0201 - 26-27 Sign & Signals

Notice Description

Delivery and supply of Signs and Signals equipment and installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a36934a8-5382-43c8-8003-7f5faf254796
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0e07dc-89a0-44af-9f8e-bed3439525b4
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,424,498 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,424,498 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2027 1-2 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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