Tender

Supply of Traffic Signs and Sign Posts

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of traffic signs and posts to support various construction, highways, and maintenance projects across Derbyshire. The procurement, titled "Supply of Traffic Signs and Sign Posts," falls under the transport equipment category and is being conducted via an open procedure. Interested parties should note the procurement process currently stands at the tender stage, closing for enquiries on 10th June 2026, with the tender submission period ending on 3rd July 2026. Contracts are set to commence on 3rd August 2026, running initially for one year with the potential for three additional one-year extensions. The procurement is valued at £400,000 net and £480,000 gross.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of traffic signs and posts, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver high-quality goods that adhere to technical, environmental, and safety standards. The contract requires continuous and consistent product supply, ensuring successful vendors can expect sustained engagement over the potentially extended contract period until 2030. Such an opportunity is ideal for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and deepen their relationship with a major regional authority like Derbyshire County Council. The open procedure allows for wide participation, encouraging competitive pricing and innovation from interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

Supply of Traffic Signs and Sign Posts

Notice Description

Derbyshire County Council (The Council) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply and delivery of highway signs and posts to support the delivery of construction, highways, and maintenance works across Derbyshire. The Contract aims to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality signs and posts that meets technical, environmental, and safety standards while delivering best value for money.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Signs

Supply of road traffic Signs

Renewal: The contract will commence on Monday 3rd August 2026 and run until 2nd August 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, 3 period of 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Council.

Lot 2 - Posts

Supply of Traffic Road posts

Renewal: The contract will commence on Monday 3rd August 2026 and run until 2nd August 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further 36 months, 3 period of 12 months, at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052191-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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