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title: "Vehicle Activated Signs"
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# Vehicle Activated Signs

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f1620b0-7386-4786-86c0-1044a5acd8b2

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## Summary

The Southampton City Council is conducting a procurement for Vehicle Activated Signs, aimed at enhancing road safety in the region. This contract, which involves the installation of road signs and traffic monitoring equipment, is valued at £55,000 and is part of a five-year programme commencing on 3rd June 2019. The tender was published on 24th April 2019, with bids closing on 20th May 2019. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate in this opportunity within the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management and road safety solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-placed to compete, especially those with expertise in the installation and maintenance of road signage and monitoring equipment. By participating in this contract, businesses can not only secure a lucrative long-term partnership with Southampton City Council but also expand their portfolio in the public sector, demonstrating their capabilities in enhancing community safety through innovative traffic solutions.

## Notice

Southampton City Council have an annual calendar for the rotation of Vehicle Activated Signs. As the Highway Authority, Southampton City council are legally required to review and undertake road safety measures where identified. The use of vehicle activated signs displaying '30mph or 20mph SLOW' are used as part of road safety programme in line with Hampshire Constabulary and neighbouring local authorities. Due to the nature of injury accident trends physical measures such a build outs or speed cushions are not always appropriate measures and instead required Police enforcement and / or the use of enhanced signage (including VAS units). With the programme set to continue in 2019 and beyond SCC would now like to procure a supplier for a five year period. This should cover existing works but also allow for some growth in the programme (managing an additional pair of VAS units) if and when the demand for units increase. Additional information: The procurement is expected to go live on the 1st May 2019 @ 12:00. Tender Documents will not be visible before this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ebffc8-3ec1-475b-8af4-087a4bc7038f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,250 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EFE-CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 45316210 - Installation of traffic monitoring equipment

## Release History

- 24 May 2019 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ebffc8-3ec1-475b-8af4-087a4bc7038f
- 24 Apr 2019 at 08:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8356b9-a576-4db0-9e1a-27ec4eb76d04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42ebffc8-3ec1-475b-8af4-087a4bc7038f
  24th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc8356b9-a576-4db0-9e1a-27ec4eb76d04
  24th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplysouthampton.esourcingportal.com

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