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title: "ORT0190B - Signs and Signals"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f374fe1-237a-4ee6-88e2-11ce6fa0f12a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# ORT0190B - Signs and Signals

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f374fe1-237a-4ee6-88e2-11ce6fa0f12a

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## Summary

The National Highways has successfully concluded its procurement process for the project titled "ORT0190B - Signs and Signals," which focuses on the urgent acquisition of variable message signs needed for the 2025/26 financial year. This procurement falls under the industry category of road signs, governed by the CPV code 34992200. The contract spans multiple locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, other parts of the world, and the United Kingdom. The project was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 16th July 2025 and is expected to end on 31st December 2025. The award stage of this process concluded successfully, with Colas Ltd being the designated supplier as of 15th July 2025. The contract's total value is GBP 647,316.58.

This procurement signifies a robust opportunity for businesses in the road signage sector to engage with large contracts with national authorities. Although this specific tender has been awarded to Colas Ltd, companies in the industry, especially those with large operational capacities, can take cues from this process to align their capabilities for future opportunities of similar scale and complexity offered by National Highways or similar entities. Proactive engagement in framework agreements can position businesses to swiftly respond to selective procurement methods, thereby cultivating growth in the high-demand sector of traffic management infrastructures.

## Notice

Urgent procurement of variable message signs to meet financial year 2025/26 operational requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9c2266-2686-4511-a2ea-d9e217d5da0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £647,316 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £647,316 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34992200 - Road signs

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9c2266-2686-4511-a2ea-d9e217d5da0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a9c2266-2686-4511-a2ea-d9e217d5da0f
  21st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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