Award

Lines and Signs Framework

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 12:36

Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Chelmsford City Council focuses on a framework titled "Lines and Signs Framework" aimed at road signage and lineage maintenance and installation across specified areas in the United Kingdom. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and employs an open procedure. The framework is split into two lots, each covering different aspects of road maintenance work, with Chelmsford serving as the primary location. Key dates include the announcement of awards on 1st June 2026, with the contract period set to begin on 3rd July 2026 and run until 2nd July 2028, with an option for renewal. The tendering phase concluded on 27th April 2026, marking the transition of the procurement to the award stage.

This procurement opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of road maintenance services. The framework is structured to allow multiple contractors in a mini-competition format, enabling businesses specializing in road signs and markings to secure contract work through a rigorous evaluation process prioritising quality and price. The awarded contract will facilitate sustained work orders, offering stability and potential expansion for qualified suppliers across the UK regions, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to solidify their presence in public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Lines and Signs Framework

Notice Description

Chelmsford City Council on behalf of the SEPP wish to appoint several suitably experienced contractors to a framework contract from which work orders can be called off through: Lot 1 of the framework - undertake ad-hoc contractual maintenance for the signage of on-street prohibitions and restrictions on stopping, waiting, loading and designated parking places. Undertake installation for the signage of new Traffic Regulation Orders Lot 2 of the framework - undertake ad-hoc contractual maintenance for the lineage of on-street prohibitions and restrictions on stopping, waiting, loading and designated parking places. Undertake installation for the lineage of new Traffic Regulation Orders

Lot Information

Signs

undertake ad-hoc contractual maintenance for the signage of on-street prohibitions and restrictions on stopping, waiting, loading and designated parking places. Undertake installation for the signage of new Traffic Regulation Orde

Renewal: Option for further 12 months extension with maximum extension of upto 24 months

Lines

undertake ad-hoc contractual maintenance for the lineage of on-street prohibitions and restrictions on stopping, waiting, loading and designated parking places. Undertake installation for the lineage of new Traffic Regulation Orders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051894-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34922100 - Road markings

34992200 - Road signs

45233221 - Road-surface painting work

45233290 - Installation of road signs

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLH36 Heart of Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

AUCKLAND MANUFACTURING LTD T/A PGM SIGNS

D LINE MARKINGS

HENDERSON & TAYLOR

HIGHLINE ROADMARKINGS

SIGNWAY SUPPLIES

W&H ROMAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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