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Signing and Guarding Products - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:57

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28 Jan 2025 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of signing and guarding products required for maintaining the Highway network within Sandwell, West Midlands, as per the New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA). This procurement falls under the goods category within the signs and related items industry. The Council intends to utilise up to three suppliers to provide items such as cones, road barriers, and directional signage. The contract, valued at £160,000 over a period of four years, will commence on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 27 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in street signs, road barriers, and cones. With an estimated annual value of £40,000, suppliers in relevant industries will have the chance to secure consistent revenue over the four-year term of the contract. Companies like Barhale Ltd and Lapwing UK Ltd have been successful in this award, indicating that well-established firms experienced in delivering highway safety products are particularly suited to participate. This contract can bolster business growth by expanding market reach and establishing long-term relationships with a key regional authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Signing and Guarding Products - AWARD

Notice Description

Signing and Guarding Products As Highway Authority, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council have a duty to maintain the Highway network within the Borough of Sandwell. To comply with the New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA), when undertaking maintenance activities on the Highway, and to maintain public and employee safety, it is necessary to cone and guard the Highway or work area. We are seeking to engage up to three (3) suppliers that we can call off to provide a range of signs and guarding products e.g. cones, frontier barriers and directional signage - please see pricing schedule document for details. Term of Contract The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of four (4) years. The anticipated commencement date is 01 February 2025 to 31 January 2029. Value of Contract The anticipated annual value of the Contract for Signing and Guarding products is estimated to be in the region of PS40,000. Total contract value over the four (4) years is PS160,000. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT REQUIREMENTS here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3cc4f67-9ec5-4924-aa9d-ed5a52358dcd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc95b1-b749-4c76-8b7e-8ea5cccad775
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

34928110 - Road barriers

34928460 - Road cones

34992200 - Road signs

34992300 - Street signs

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Hackwood
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 2873

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BARHALE

LAPWING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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