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Variable Messaging Signs 2025

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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29 Oct 2025 at 21:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) based in Bristol, England, involved the provision of Variable Messaging Signs for 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services, with the contract value amounting to £400,000. The buying organisation employed a selective procurement method, specifically utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement concluded with the contract award on 30th September 2025 to SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD. The contract period extends from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with services to be delivered across several regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services, as well as those capable of providing comprehensive service packages including maintenance, servicing, and potential replacements for Variable Messaging Signs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, given the procurement’s suitability provisions. Participation in this framework agreement may enhance business growth by providing consistent work over a two-year period and could serve as a reference for future tenders. Businesses operating within or able to extend services to the specified locations would benefit significantly from engaging in such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Variable Messaging Signs 2025

Notice Description

Provision of Variable Message signs, with the maintenance, servicing, repairs, decomissioning, and potential for replacements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b18ef00a-1267-46c9-8269-96fe99620ef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82afa898-b87f-4abc-bac5-0c02d45cecb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 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
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
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
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

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