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Framework for Supply, Fitting & Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs

Durham County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 15:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council facilitated a procurement process for the "Framework for Supply, Fitting and Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs," focusing on the goods category, specifically variable message signs. The framework was designed to supply, fit, and commission vehicle activated signs to prewired poles, with an emphasis on solar and mains-powered options. The tender process was managed under an open competition below the threshold and concluded with a framework agreement without reopening competition. The procurement, initially tendered on 8th September 2025, was completed with the contracts awarded by 30th January 2026, and the framework commenced on 1st February 2026, running until 31st January 2028, with a potential extension to 2030. The total contract value amounts to £108,000, with individual frameworks valued at £36,000.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers in the electronics and signage installation sectors, particularly those with expertise in traffic management systems and renewable energy solutions. The awarded framework included Roadside Technologies Ltd, Westcotec Limited, and SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, showcasing opportunities for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies. The emphasis on technical efficiency and competitive pricing creates a conducive environment for innovation and cost-efficient solutions, favouring businesses adept at delivering under similar frameworks and within the public sector's regulatory contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Supply, Fitting & Maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs

Notice Description

The successful supplier(s) will supply, fit & commission Vehicle Activated Signs to prewired poles (supplied by Durham County Council)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059611
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Postcode Area
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 & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ROADSIDE TECHNOLOGIES LTD

SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD

Westcotec Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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