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title: "Provision of Variable Message Signs for Durham City Car Park Guidance Project"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-24"
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# Provision of Variable Message Signs for Durham City Car Park Guidance Project

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bd57ff5-4846-4de5-97e8-b9523b06597d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Variable Message Signs for Durham City Car Park Guidance Project" has been completed by Durham County Council, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. This project, within the goods industry category, focused on the delivery of variable message signs to enhance car park information for drivers. The tender period ended on 15th August 2017, and the contract was awarded on 22nd August 2017. The contract commenced on 29th August 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th August 2019, with a total contract value of approximately £108,941.89.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and installation of electronic signage and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality goods and services to public sector projects would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with local authorities like Durham County Council may also open avenues for further contracts within the region.

## Notice

Provision of variable message signs to display dynamic car park information to drivers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50b32d6a-137e-49e3-93ec-ef761b51f580 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2017 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,941 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50b32d6a-137e-49e3-93ec-ef761b51f580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50b32d6a-137e-49e3-93ec-ef761b51f580
  24th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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