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344_18 Signs

ESPO

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AwardUpdate

12 Jan 2018 at 10:02

Tender

25 Sep 2017 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, seeks contractors for the "344_18 Signs" project, which includes various types of signs such as Health & Safety and Corporate Signs, available through different lots. This open procurement method aims to create a comprehensive national framework, allowing eligible public bodies across the UK—such as local authorities, NHS bodies, and central government agencies—to access the framework. The tender submission deadline was 12:00 noon on 25th October 2017, with a contract period commencing on 1st January 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2020, valued at £4,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sign manufacturing and installation, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering permanent message signs, variable message signs, and related materials are well-suited to compete for the various lots available. The national scope of the framework means successful bidders can expect sustained demand across diverse public sector clients, paving the way for future growth and collaboration within the signage industry.

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Notice Title

344_18 Signs

Notice Description

The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for Signs. The framework will be awarded by Lot on a National basis. The tender will be broken down into the following Lots: The Lot structure: Lot 1 - Health & Safety and Related Signs Lot 2 - Corporate Signs Lot 3 - Road Name Signs Lot 4 - Electronic Signs Lot 5 - Interactive Wayfinding Signs Lot 6 - Vehicle Livery As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note, the closing date for submission of tender is 12:00 noon, 25th October 2017 To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 344_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 344_18 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde89b6-c884-4686-9fd9-6c90b4c6bbc2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34924000 - Variable message signs

34928471 - Sign materials

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

34996200 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for inland waterways

34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities

39174000 - Shop signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 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
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL

CMT EQUIPMENT LTD TA CMT GROUP

DMA SIGNS

MG SIGNS

MOBILE INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS (UK

MÖDEL SIGNAGE

NORSIGN

RYMACK SIGN SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PFI SIGN SOLUTIONS

SANDHURST AUTOPRINT

WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS

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