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PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign

Torbay Council

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27 Aug 2026 at 16:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council procured a replacement variable message flood diversion sign. The requirement covered supply, installation and commissioning, making this a specialist highways technology and traffic management equipment opportunity rather than general signage manufacture. The sign is intended to support flood-related traffic diversion and public information. The buying organisation is Torbay Council, based in Torquay, and the work relates to the council’s area. The procured item is classified as a variable message sign (CPV 34924000). This requirement will suit businesses that provide electronic roadside information systems, variable message signs or related traffic management equipment, with the capability to install, configure and commission the equipment in a local authority highways environment.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Swarco UK and Ireland. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, and the single lot is complete. The contract was signed on 24 April 2026 and runs from 24 April 2026 to 24 October 2026. Its value is £26,294.86 excluding VAT, or £31,553.83 including VAT. The contract is active. The requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, and the selected supplier is responsible for the replacement flood diversion sign and its supply, installation and commissioning for Torbay Council.

For a supplier that did not win this contract, the award provides a clear indication of Torbay Council’s demand for electronic traffic signage supporting flood diversions. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply variable message signs and demonstrate practical expertise in roadside traffic management systems, including installation, electrical or communications integration, configuration and commissioning. Experience working safely on highways and coordinating with a local authority would strengthen its position. The requirement also points to the value of offering an end-to-end service rather than equipment alone: the successful supplier needed to provide the replacement sign, complete the installation and bring it into operational use. Businesses with established delivery teams and evidence of comparable local-authority or highways deployments would be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign

Notice Description

To supply, install and commission a replacement VMS flood diversion sign

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081952-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,294 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 24 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Torbay Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd

Further Information

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