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ORT0190C - Signs and Signals

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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22 Jul 2025 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "ORT0190C - Signs and Signals" has been completed by National Highways, a government organisation based in Guildford, England. This contract was aimed at procuring variable message signs in the road signs category for the financial year 2025/26, and was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. Though it is primarily focused on the United Kingdom, the distribution covers a broad region, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, and worldwide locations. The tender, valued at £550,000, reached its award stage on 15th July 2025, with the contract period set from 16th July 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, aiming to cater to specific requirements within the sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of road signs, signalling equipment, and related technologies. Although the tender was not explicitly aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, companies of a similar size to Colas Ltd, the awarded supplier, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to strengthen their market position by associating with a notable buyer like National Highways and gaining a foothold in public sector projects extending across various geographic locations.

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Notice Title

ORT0190C - Signs and Signals

Notice Description

Urgent procurement of variable message signs to meet financial year 2025/26 operational requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e88ca584-f61e-4222-938b-7266fbb6fe74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c538d6-7dae-48d9-a7a7-fa471c60d69f
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

34992200 - Road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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

COLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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