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# 344_22 Signs

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-147f6f87-2e41-4aac-ba72-e9749d77e818

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "344_22 Signs" is managed by ESPO, based in Leicester, England. This contract involves the supply and installation of various types of signage and related equipment, including health & safety signs and road name signs. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and it is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 4th January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £25 million, with a specific allocation of £11.25 million for current activities. The contract period extends from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2024, with the tender period having concluded on 12th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sign manufacturing and installation, particularly those operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses involved in producing health and safety signage, corporate branding, and traffic control equipment will be well positioned to compete. The successful supplier may also engage with ESPO Trading Limited to cater to additional clients in the third sector, further expanding potential business growth through diversified offerings.

## Notice

The supply and installation of signs and associated equipment including but not limited to health & safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs, electronic signs, permanent & temporary traffic signs and permanent vehicle activated signs. Lot 1 - Health and Safety and Related Signs Lot 2 - Corporate Signs Lot 3 - Road Name Signs Lot 4 - Electronic Signs Lot 5 - Interactive Wayfinding Signs Lot 6 - Permanent Traffic Signs, Posts, Fixings Lot 7 - Temporary Traffic Signs Lot 8 - Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '344_22' d) Express an interest (e) Access the question set and download the tender from the website. Additional information: As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0325f06-bde2-491a-a454-490f6586f1b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,250,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL; ANSCO SIGNS; COEVAL; DMA SIGNS; GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY; MG SIGNS; MÖDEL SIGNAGE; ROYAL BRITISH LEGION INDUSTRIES; RYMACK SIGN SOLUTIONS; SWARCO TRAFFIC; TRUEFORM ENGINEERING; TWM TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS; WESTCOTEC; WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 31523300 - Illuminated nameplates
- 34922100 - Road markings
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34929000 - Highway materials
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 34992300 - Street signs
- 34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
- 34996200 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for inland waterways
- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 39174000 - Shop signs
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0325f06-bde2-491a-a454-490f6586f1b8
- 14 Oct 2021 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02f3753-e999-4ece-b5d2-e2cb122ebd63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0325f06-bde2-491a-a454-490f6586f1b8
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c02f3753-e999-4ece-b5d2-e2cb122ebd63
  14th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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