Award

ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 15:04

AwardUpdate

17 Jul 2024 at 10:12

Award

11 Dec 2023 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1" involves National Highways as the buying organisation. This specific contract, valued at approximately £6,415,114.76, was awarded to SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd. It focuses on the industry category of signage, with particular emphasis on Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and other signal assets, crucial for monitoring and directing traffic. The contract covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has progressed from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract having started on 19 March 2025 and set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The tender deadline was 17 February 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in advanced signage technologies, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive services such as installation, training, and maintenance. Large companies, similar to the supplier, SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, which have the capability to handle the scale of such a project, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While the tender did not specify preference for SMEs or social enterprises, businesses with experience in framework agreements can harness such projects to enhance their portfolio and ensure engagement with national infrastructure projects, thereby fostering substantial business development.

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Notice Title

ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1

Notice Description

Delivery MS1 signals including installation, warranty, storage, repair, training and spares. "Please note that this contract award notice is being published later than intended due to an administrative oversight."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb6ab8c5-733a-4df1-85f4-3576e9c0e62d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e404b3-fe08-41d9-a10d-2a6f26c3b3a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,415,114 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,415,114 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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