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title: "Framework for supply and maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs for Durham County Council."
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# Framework for supply and maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs for Durham County Council.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ee732a8-4f96-46d6-b467-e8aad0030a30

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking suppliers for the "Framework for supply and maintenance of Vehicle Activated Signs," predominantly classified under road signs. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the tender was awarded on 16th October 2019, with an initial contract period starting on 17th October 2019 and ending on 13th October 2020. This opportunity is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender completion date was set for 7th October 2019.

This tender presents a potential avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the goods sector, especially those that specialise in road signage and associated maintenance services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for vehicle activated signage are especially well-suited to compete. Suppliers like Swarco, Unipart Dorman, and Westcote have already been involved, hinting at a competitive landscape where new entrants can innovate and cater to ongoing infrastructural needs.

## Notice

framework of three for vehicle activated signs, may or may not be accessed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88321d44-9d61-40a0-aa03-8cb31bc687eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO; UNIPART DORMAN; WESTCOTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34992200 - Road signs

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2019 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88321d44-9d61-40a0-aa03-8cb31bc687eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88321d44-9d61-40a0-aa03-8cb31bc687eb
  4th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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