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title: "PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs"
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# PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ec009d3-098a-4e51-9eff-17220eab33c5

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## Summary

The Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of 3 Variable Message Signs and supporting maintenance services. The contract, titled "PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs," falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation. The procurement method used was the selective approach, with a restricted procedure. The contract period will run from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2027, with an initial value of £750,000. The tender period ended on May 6, 2022, with Swarco Traffic Limited being the awarded supplier.

This procurement opportunity by Leicester City Council offers business growth potential for companies involved in providing transport equipment and related services. SMEs that specialize in the installation and maintenance of Variable Message Signs could find this opportunity particularly suitable for their business expansion. The contract duration of 5 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years, provides a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder, fostering long-term business development in the transport equipment sector.

## Notice

As part of the successful TCF bid the City Council will be undertaking projects on a number of corridors to improve provision for travel by walking, cycling or using the bus. In a few locations it is proposed to provide full text Variable Message signs RGB (VMS) signs so that messages can be displayed about road conditions, use of alternatives to the car etc. The Authority is seeking the provision of 3 VMS Signs and supporting maintenance for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 years (expiring on 31st July 2027). This will be using RM6099 Lot 3 CCS Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d0b48d-46b0-4dc7-a43e-7a4aa9375d18 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (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

- 5 Oct 2022 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d0b48d-46b0-4dc7-a43e-7a4aa9375d18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d0b48d-46b0-4dc7-a43e-7a4aa9375d18
  5th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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