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title: "Variable Message sign"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2018-06-12"
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# Variable Message sign

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d309fa0-1a16-4507-9801-1e94ba437628

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire Constabulary, which is seeking to acquire a Variable Message Sign under a limited tendering method. The industry category is classified as transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with the contract located in North West England. The tender period ended on 25th May 2018, and the contract is due to commence on 13th June 2018, lasting until 12th July 2018. The total contract value is £22,808, with a minimum value of £21,646.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transport and signalling equipment sector, particularly those specialising in electronic signage and traffic management solutions. Businesses with expertise in competitive quotations for similar goods are well-suited to participate in this process, which can enhance their visibility and foster relationships with public sector clients, thus contributing to business growth.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bdd702-46e8-4686-a47a-6d3cac53c7e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2018 - 12 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,808 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,808 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO TRAFFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2018 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bdd702-46e8-4686-a47a-6d3cac53c7e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28bdd702-46e8-4686-a47a-6d3cac53c7e1
  12th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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