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Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 10:33

TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2025 at 15:25

Tender

28 May 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic vehicle activated signs within the regions of East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on illuminated traffic signs, classified under CPV code 34992100. The procurement was carried out using the open procedure method. This contract was signed on the 9th of September, 2025, with Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd as the chosen supplier. The procurement process itself was marked complete with an active contract status as of the award date. The tender involved a submission process facilitated electronically, emphasising quality (40%) and price (60%). The project also included a planned maintenance schedule and required access to the supplier's asset management system.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial business growth potential for companies specialising in traffic control solutions, electrical installations, and public infrastructure projects. Given the necessity for a comprehensive service that encompasses supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance, businesses with robust service delivery capabilities and experience in managing public sector projects would be well-positioned to compete. The contract spans a comprehensive schedule of maintenance tasks, providing consistent demand for services and the potential for extended collaboration through contract renewal options. Additionally, the project's requirement for modernisation and efficient management of traffic systems allows businesses to leverage technological advancements, thus enhancing their market position and expertise. This setting creates a fruitful environment for firms that can deliver both reliable services and innovative solutions in traffic management and maintenance.

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Notice Title

Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs

Notice Description

Supply, Installation, Repairs & Maintenance of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council is currently inviting tenders from a suitably qualified company to work in close co-operation with the Council and adopt a positive and flexible approach in delivering the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of electronic vehicle activated signs. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance are responsible for this service within the East and South Ayrshire Council areas. Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) is a shared integrated roads and transportation service established in 2014 and provides the combined roads service for East and South Ayrshire Councils. The Service is delivered with the overall objective of improving the road and transportation service in both Council areas and is led by East Ayrshire Council. Supply and installation of the signs will be on an as required basis, with a planned maintenance schedule for 280 signs within the East Ayrshire area and 117 signs within the South Ayrshire area; a re-programming schedule for some signs will be required, approximately 164. No guarantees can be given as to the actual quantity of signs that will require to be purchased over the period of the contract. A call-out repairs service will also be required, together with the Councils direct access to the successful Service Providers database asset management system for record purposes for managing and monitoring, relating to locations, repairs, faults, drawings etc. The successful supplier must be able to maintain and repair the Councils current inventory of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs. An inventory of all signs is included within the Pricing Schedule.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05280d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055745-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment

34924000 - Variable message signs

34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
In 3, 4 or 5 years, subject to contract extensions invoked.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoe Wilson
Contact Email
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

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