--- title: "MS1 Digital sign transport stillage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS" published: "2024-09-17" --- # MS1 Digital sign transport stillage Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04067877-209d-4109-b8ce-de6c080b3706.json) ## Summary National Highways is seeking tenders for the procurement of up to 100 MS1 Digital Sign Transport Stillages. This tender falls under the industry category of plastic products and is specifically classified to include pallets, signs and related items, and traffic-signal maintenance services. The buying organisation is based in Guildford, England, and the procurement process is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals by 11 October 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 11 November 2024 and conclude on 11 November 2025. The open procurement method is being used for this process, and the tender's total value is estimated at £450,000 GBP. Delivery addresses for the items include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying transport stillages, particularly those using GRP/heavy-duty plastic. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate due to the inclusive suitability criteria. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for the safe and effective transport of digital signs, featuring soft surfaces to protect screens and multi-access arrangements for loading and unloading, stand to benefit significantly. This procurement could lead to significant business growth and increased market presence for businesses that meet the specified requirements. ## Notice National Highways are looking to procure up to 100 no MS1 Digital Sign Transport Stillages. GRP/heavy duty plastic (or other suitable material) A-Frame stillages, they will need to be double sided and be able to safely transport 4 no. digital signs of any of the MS1 variant per stillage (2 per side) Each unit must be able to be removed without moving any other. The information screens to be transported will have a maximum dimensions can be found in the MS1 Digital Sign Transport Stillage Scope. The screens shall be partly visible when on the stillage and the entire face screen must be within the area of the frame. The rear couplings of each unit must be accessible. They will require a safe method of restraint for each unit individually to the stillage. The stillage will also require a 'soft' surface to the loading face to protect the screens. We would be looking to have methods for loading and unloading through the base for fork lifts with a multi access arrangement . The expected lifespan for each stillage (dependant on use) to be circa 7 years To sign up and access the tender documents once they are available, please visit the National Highways e-Sourcing portal https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ I have also attached the guidance to sign up to the portal. Should you require assistance, please call e-Sourcing helpdesk on 0203 868 2859. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d504ad2a-3e4e-4afd-b584-3db310bcb2d5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 9 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS | | Locality | GUILDFORD | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU1 4LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Guildford | | Electoral ward | Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Guildford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 19520000 - Plastic products - 44143000 - Pallets - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 07:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d504ad2a-3e4e-4afd-b584-3db310bcb2d5 - 8 May 2024 at 08:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c122506e-87e1-45bf-a140-c9886db5e1b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d504ad2a-3e4e-4afd-b584-3db310bcb2d5 17th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c122506e-87e1-45bf-a140-c9886db5e1b1 8th May 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8574edb-40c6-4b64-a51d-c9940dbf438f n/a ## Notice URLs - https://nationalhighways.co.uk/ - https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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