Award

Permanent VAS Maintenance Contract

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 16:45

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 17:05

Award

03 Feb 2026 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by Leicestershire County Council involves the maintenance of over 400 electronic Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) on local highways, necessitating three individual standalone contracts. This public procurement falls under the services category and covers regions in the United Kingdom, specifically Leicestershire. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 10th February 2026, with contracts having been signed to commence on 10th February and lasting until 1st April 2030. The method employed is a direct procurement, labelled as below threshold and without competition, reflecting the specialised nature of the maintenance required for these safety-critical signs.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and large businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services related to roadways and electronic signage. The scope of work is particularly suitable for businesses possessing the technical capability to manage and maintain vehicle-activated sign systems. Engaging in this contract can allow participating businesses to expand their clientele base, build partnerships with local government bodies, and showcase their technical expertise in a specialised niche area of public services. With an estimated contract value of £90,000 per award, this procurement process offers an attractive avenue for business growth in the highways maintenance sector.

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Notice Title

Permanent VAS Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

The Authority has over 400 electronic Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) on our highway network. These are safety critical signs which require maintenance. Due to the type of technology used, intellectual property rights and parts availability etc, each supplier can only maintain their own signs and none of the others. Resulting in a single supplier requirement for 3 individual standalone maintenance contracts under references DN765981, DN765987 & DN765983.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

COEVAL

SWARCO UK & IRELAND

WESTCOTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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