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Vehicle-Activated Sign (VAS) & Driver Feedback Sign (DFS) Maintenance

Carmarthenshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

05 Aug 2025 at 12:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 May 2025 at 11:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Vehicle-Activated Sign (VAS) & Driver Feedback Sign (DFS) Maintenance" contract was initiated by Carmarthenshire County Council, a sub-central government authority within the UK, following Welsh devolved regulations. The Council sought maintenance services for their highway network in Carmarthen, South Wales (UKL14), under an open procurement method. The tender was advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th August 2025, becoming active from 12th September 2025 to 31st August 2027, and can potentially be extended to 2029. The process was conducted via an open procedure and was valued at a gross amount of £141,098, with a focus on services related to road signs and transport support systems.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road maintenance, repair services, electronics related to signage, and transport support, particularly SMEs. Companies with expertise in maintaining electrical systems and software for infrastructure projects stand to gain, as they can offer reliable and efficient service solutions. With a total of three initial bids and active competition from two finalists, the tendering process allows SMEs to demonstrate their capabilities in a market that favours quality and price, as reflected in the award criteria. Growth opportunities include securing long-term maintenance contracts with public authorities, contributing to enhanced road safety through innovative signage solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle-Activated Sign (VAS) & Driver Feedback Sign (DFS) Maintenance

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council operates a number of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) and Driver Feedback Signs (DFS) across its highway network. These signs provide accurate and timely information to road users. To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of these signs, including their components, software and electrical systems, the Council has appointed a Maintenance Contractor to maintain the signs and repair any faults.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2 years in annual 12-month increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05141a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055675-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

63710000 - Support services for land transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£246,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£117,581 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£117,581 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Carmarthenshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Centregreat

Further Information

Notice Documents

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