Planning

Signs, Nameplates & Guardrails

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Signs, Nameplates & Guardrails," located in Bootle, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of highway maintenance work and involves the provision and maintenance of traffic-related infrastructure such as poles, signs, nameplates, and guardrails. Key dates for this procurement include a planned contract period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031, with the potential for renewal until 2036. The planned communication for future notices is scheduled for 1st October 2025. The procurement method is open, adhering to an open procedure, and it is above the threshold, which allows broad participation from eligible suppliers.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure maintenance, particularly those experienced in highway maintenance and traffic management. Companies that can provide high-quality, durable materials for traffic enhancements and offer effective maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses capable of sourcing and managing external funding streams, including sustainability-focused financial avenues, may find this tender offers significant growth opportunities. Engaging in this project could help businesses expand their portfolio in the public sector, leveraging long-term contract stability to enhance their market presence and resilience.

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Notice Title

Signs, Nameplates & Guardrails

Notice Description

The work will include the provision of poles, signs, street nameplates, pedestrian guardrails, and vehicle restraint systems. Maintenance and repair of existing equipment, disposal of redundant, damaged, and surplus equipment and the provision of suitable traffic management to undertake the works. The works will be delivered through a combination of highway revenue budgets , City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, and other external funding streams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027500-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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