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Award

02 Jun 2026 at 10:44

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "PLACE1136H A57 Snake Pass Safer Roads Fund Project Road Restraint System Upgrade Contract 1" was led by Derbyshire County Council. This project, located in the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom, involves upgrading road restraint systems along the A57 Snake Pass. The procurement process consisted of an open competition below the threshold, ensuring broad participation. Key dates in this process included the tender period closing on 8th May 2026, with enquiries closing on 5th May 2026. The contract, valued at £119,281, was awarded on 2nd June 2026, with the project set to run from 15th June to 3rd July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the safety equipment and maintenance sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as H.W. Martin Safety Fencing Limited—which was awarded this project—are well-suited to tender for similar contracts due to the competitive nature of the open procurement method. Companies with expertise in control, safety, signalling, and light equipment can find opportunities for growth by delivering essential services that enhance public safety on key roadways. The procurement emphasised both price and quality, allowing diverse businesses to leverage their strengths to secure such public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PLACE1136H A57 Snake Pass Safer Roads Fund Project Road Restraint System Upgrade Contract 1

Notice Description

This tender is for the upgrade of existing road restraint systems (RRS) along the A57 Snake Pass. This is Contract 1 of 2 for the A57 with this contract aimed at installing RRS upgrades within the extents of a planned road closure. The other contract, Contract 2, will fall outside of the planned closure period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051762-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,281 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H.W. MARTIN SAFETY FENCING LIMITED

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