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title: "Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Contract award for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85b033ad-31e2-4f95-8a14-c9bb8232f795

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## Summary

Lancashire County Council has completed its procurement process by awarding a contract to SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd for the provision of RGB Signs and VMS Trailers, including both fixed post-mounted Variable Message Signs and mobile VMS trailers. The procurement falls under the industry category of road signs, with goods to be delivered within the North West region, United Kingdom. This contract award is part of Lot 7 within the RM6099 framework, with a value of £267,908.74, and the procurement method utilised was selective through a call-off from the framework agreement. The contract period runs from 30 September 2025 to 28 February 2026, and the final award notice was published on 1 October 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in road sign technology and associated services. The contract allows small and medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations by providing goods to the North West region under a structured framework agreement. Businesses that supply VMS equipment may particularly benefit from such contracts, facilitating growth in an established market. The focus on supplying to the council as a recognised entity underlines an advantageous client base for firms capable of delivering on specified framework agreements, thereby encouraging business growth and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

Contract award for the supply of mobile VMS trailers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa0201a-30ff-4295-884e-04a97467da7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,817 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 34992200 - Road signs

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa0201a-30ff-4295-884e-04a97467da7c
- 1 Oct 2025 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa0201a-30ff-4295-884e-04a97467da7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa0201a-30ff-4295-884e-04a97467da7c
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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