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Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Reactive and Maintenance Works

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 08:02

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 12:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2026 at 09:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to appoint a contractor for Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Reactive and Maintenance Works across the highway network in Derbyshire. The opportunity was published on 27th July 2026, and encompasses works such as inspection, design, maintenance, replacement, and installation of VRS, alongside associated traffic management and data management tasks. Located in Matlock, this initiative seeks to ensure that stakeholder engagement is effective through pre-market consultations slated for early August 2026. The procurement method is open procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st September 2026, and the contract set to begin on 5th October 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those experienced in civil engineering and installation of vehicle barriers, to expand their footprint within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to fulfill this contract valued at £20 million net (£24 million gross). Suitable candidates should be able to comply with the requirements and provide innovative solutions and efficient delivery practices. Engaging in this tender could foster significant growth by positioning businesses as key players in essential infrastructure maintenance and development, enhancing their portfolio in the sector while collaborating directly with local government authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) Reactive and Maintenance Works

Notice Description

The Authority will be seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake the inspection, design, maintenance, repair, replacement and installation of Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS) across the highway network. The scope includes asset inspections, reactive and planned maintenance, VRS design and installation, traffic management, removal and disposal of redundant assets, stakeholder liaison, asset data management, and the provision of all ancillary works necessary for the safe and compliant delivery of the contract. The Authority intends to conduct pre-market engagement in early August 2026. Interested parties will have the opportunity to review and comment on the draft scope and pricing schedule to help inform the final procurement documents and ensure they reflect current market capability and best practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0684f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070554-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233280 - Erection of road-barriers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY 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
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

Notice Documents

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