Tender

Framework for Supply, Fitting and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Supply, Fitting and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs". This contract involves the supply, fitting, and commissioning of vehicle-activated signs, which will be installed on prewired poles provided by Durham County Council and may include solar-powered units. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically variable message signs (CPV: 34924000), and is an open competition below the threshold. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 24th September 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 22nd September 2025. The contract will be primarily executed in the region of UKC1 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle sign technology and installation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as specified by the suitability criteria. With a total contract value of £90,000 (gross amounting to £108,000) and the possibility of a framework agreement allowing for a maximum of three participants, the tender encourages competitive pricing strategies alongside technical expertise, as reflected in the 25% technical and 75% price-based award criteria. Businesses focusing on innovation in renewable energy solutions like solar power will find the tender particularly beneficial given the potential requirement for solar-powered units. The framework agreement spans two years with an option for renewal, indicating long-term collaboration prospects.

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Notice Title

Framework for Supply, Fitting and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs

Notice Description

The Framework is for the supply, fit & commission Vehicle Activated Signs to prewired poles (supplied by Durham County Council) on site for mains powered option. Solar powered units may be required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054760-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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