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title: "Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c789353-e8cc-478a-9211-9a9311d73393

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Contract for Variable Message Signs Maintenance" (ID: DCC001-DN741484-42653199), classified under industry category CPV 34924000 (Variable message signs) and additional category CPV 34992100 (Illuminated traffic signs). This contract pertains to the maintenance of variable message signs within the county of Durham, England, United Kingdom. The tender process followed an open procedure and was published on 4th September 2024, with the tender period closing on 20th September 2024. The contract started on 1st October 2024 and will end on 30th September 2026, with a total value of £140,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase as of 20th November 2024.

This awarded contract presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in traffic management and electronic signage maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the suitability criteria indicating a preference for such businesses. The winning bidder, SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, a large-scale supplier, highlights the competitive nature of this tender. Successful contract execution could enhance the bidder's profile and open doors for future public sector contracts in maintenance services, especially within the infrastructure and transportation sectors. Businesses with expertise in electronic signage, traffic management, and regional service delivery in the UK are well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

DN741484 This contract is for the Maintenance of Variable Message Signs which Durham County Council have within the County.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bef6878-459b-4664-b8b1-bebcba2fed32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,000 |
| 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bef6878-459b-4664-b8b1-bebcba2fed32
- 4 Sep 2024 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c71712-9f86-4d4b-8a7b-db445fcc5284

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bef6878-459b-4664-b8b1-bebcba2fed32
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64c71712-9f86-4d4b-8a7b-db445fcc5284
  4th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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