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Supplly, installation and commissioning of VMS sign

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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08 Jul 2025 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council, a sub-central government authority, has recently completed a direct procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Variable Message Sign (VMS) on the A19, near St. Mary's Gyratory. This contract, valued at £30,896 net, was awarded directly to SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD without competition as it fell below the procurement threshold. The process reached the contract stage on 8th July 2025, with the contract period extending from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement focused on the services category and was conducted in accordance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. Doncaster, situated in region UKE31, UK, is the location for the project implementation.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth and expertise expansion for businesses specializing in traffic-signal maintenance services and variable message sign technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such services and those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts would find this project particularly beneficial. The completion of the procurement process underscores the value of having pre-existing relationships and expertise in delivering public infrastructure projects. Companies like SWARCO, experienced in servicing sub-central government contracts, are well-positioned to capitalise on this market and potentially explore similar opportunities in other regions.

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Notice Title

Supplly, installation and commissioning of VMS sign

Notice Description

Supply and installation of VMS sign on the A19, near to St.Marys Gyratory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ae8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038142-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,896 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Briddick
Contact Email
amy.briddick@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302736818

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

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