Tender

Variable Message Signs

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Oct 2021 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thanet District Council is conducting a tender for the procurement of four variable message signs, aimed at enhancing communication in hotspot areas across the district. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2021, with delivery expected by midday on 30th November 2021. This procurement process follows an open procedure, with the quotation submission deadline set for 14:00 on 26th October 2021. The total contract value is £30,000, which includes provisions for maintenance and communication links for the signage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic signage and communication technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement is designed to foster competitive growth within this sector. Companies that can deliver high-quality variable message signs, offer maintenance services, and comply with the council's specifications will find this contract an ideal avenue for expanding their market reach and securing long-term client relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variable Message Signs

Notice Description

Thanet District Council is seeking to procure the purchase of 4 variable message sign boards to be utilised in hotspot areas around the district. The council also requests to be included in the purchase of additional maintenance and the communications link to the boards. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st November 2021 with delivery achieved before Midday 30th November 2021 and continuing for a duration of 5 years. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal quotations. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Quote document. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 19th October 2021 Completed quotation/tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 26th October 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c1efa8-747e-4877-a88a-a417d927fe2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 29 Nov 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARGATE
Postcode
CT9 1XZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
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
Thanet
Electoral Ward
Cliftonville West
Westminster Constituency
East Thanet

Further Information

Notice Documents

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