Notice Information
Notice Title
344_26 Signs
Notice Description
An ESPO national framework agreement for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for further details (including for any further details on each of the Lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders has been extended to 12:00 (12 noon) on 21 January 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '344_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Lot Information
Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue)
The supply of Health and Safety and Related Signs to the ESPO distribution centres. *ESPO from time to time may request delivery to an alternative storage facility within the UK.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Corporate SignsCovers the supply, delivery and installation of all corporate signage where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to corporate signage, car parking signs, health and safety signs, and public health signs, however other requirements within the scope of corporate signs are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Road Name SignsCovers the supply, delivery and installation of road name signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to traffic management and navigation measures, however other requirements within the scope of road name signs are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Electronic SignsCovers the supply, delivery and installation of electronic signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to help communicate, attract attention and engage customers in real time, however other requirements within the scope of electronic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive)Covers the supply, delivery and installation of wayfinding signs (including interactive) where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to making navigation in complex areas easier for Customers, however other requirements within the scope of wayfinding signs are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated EquipmentIncludes the supply, installation and maintenance of permanent vehicle activated signs (VAS) where required by a Customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to providing real-time, eye-catching warnings about speed or hazards, however other requirements within the scope of permanent vehicle activated signs and associated equipment are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Temporary Traffic SignsCovers the supply and delivery of all types of temporary traffic signs as described in chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual including but not limited to signs for roadworks, temporary situations, and sandbags where required by a Customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide short-term, essential guidance and safety information during situations where normal road conditions are disrupted. However other requirements within the scope of temporary traffic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and AttachmentsCovers the supply and delivery of all permanent traffic signs described in the current version of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 and the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) as well as associated posts, fixings and attachments where required by a Customer. Lot 8 also covers the supply and delivery of electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) signs. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide consistent, reliable and legally enforceable guidance that ensures safety, order and efficiency on roads. It is envisaged that Customers will use posts, fixings and other attachments to provide structure, visibility and durability for signs. However, other requirements within the scope of permanent traffic and EV charging signs, posts fixings and attachments are able to be supplied under this Lot.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Planning Information
Suppliers are being engaged with to determine: • Feedback on our proposed procurement strategy such as if the current Lot structure is relevant. • If there have been any changes or developments in the market which should be incorporated into the framework scope/specification such as new product lines or a change in insurance provisions. • Capacity to meet the framework requirements. • To gain an understanding of whether localised Social Value can and will be offered under the scope of the contract. • To ensure the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement. • Potential risks within the market such as supply chain issues. • Identification of any barriers to participation faced by SMEs that can be removed or reduced. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 15 August 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 344_26 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details). For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '344_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051a97
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003962-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
45 - Construction work
-
- CPV Codes
31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
31523200 - Permanent message signs
34924000 - Variable message signs
34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
34992200 - Road signs
34992300 - Street signs
44423400 - Signs and related items
45233290 - Installation of road signs
45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £18,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £18,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Jan 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 21 Jan 20261 day to go
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO
- Contact Name
- Place and Environment Procurement Team
- Contact Email
- tenders@espo.org
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003962-2026
16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083019-2025
15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042644-2025
24th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023852-2025
21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
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