Planning

Rotational Speed Indication Devices

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Apr 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is in the planning stage of procuring rotational speed indication devices, targeting the public safety and signalling industry. The council, a sub-central government authority, plans to distribute these devices across the county, specifically in the UKC1 region. Potential vendors are invited to participate in the preliminary market engagement, with key documents available via the open portal at www.open-uk.org. The due date for initial documentation receipt is 14 May 2026, while the contract period is projected to start from 1 June 2026 and extend to 31 May 2027.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in control, safety, signalling, and maintenance services. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its below-threshold procurement category. Enterprises with capabilities in providing speed indicating devices or related technologies can expand their market presence in the region by engaging in this procurement process. The procurement method involves market engagement, fostering a competitive bid environment, and encouraging innovation in public safety solutions.

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Notice Title

Rotational Speed Indication Devices

Notice Description

Durham County Council is reviewing options for the potential future provision of speed indicating devices (SIDs) across the county

Planning Information

All information and documents can be obtained via the open portal www.open-uk.org 003430 Rotational Speed Indication Devices

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039368-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5WB
Post Town
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 and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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