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title: "SMP Alliance - Mobile Message Signs / Journey Time"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COSTAIN LTD"
published: "2022-11-17"
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# SMP Alliance - Mobile Message Signs / Journey Time

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5d1d4fd-ae58-442d-bb34-82260f6d4c15

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "SMP Alliance - Mobile Message Signs / Journey Time" is being conducted by COSTAIN LTD, a buyer based in Berkshire, England. The contract falls within the 'Road traffic-control equipment' industry category. The procurement method used is a direct procedure, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ends on 27th January 2021 at noon, with a contract period starting on 1st March 2021 and ending on 2nd March 2026.

This public procurement tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in Variable Message Signs to compete for contracts and grow their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender. Businesses interested in national delivery contracts in the road traffic-control equipment sector should consider participating, as the tender presents a chance to secure contracts with SMP Alliance working alongside Highways England.

## Notice

On behalf of SMP Alliance working with Highways England (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require Variable Message Sign providers to be appointed into our SMP Alliance. Providers will be required to have the capacity to deliver nationally. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. Terms and Conditions specific to mobile message signs will be issued during the tender period for agreement in principle. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold as a minimum: Constructionline , Achilles BC Level 4 or CAS 1 day audit The period for registering interest closes on 27th January 2021 at noon. Tenders will then be issued with a three week return period. Scoring will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date. To register interest please email sam.drown@costain.com and sarah.thomas@costain.com with your valid in date Constructionline Certificate, Achilles or Common Assessment Standard Audit certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f7da5f-2756-4ebe-832f-b45f91e15386 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MOBILE VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS; MOBILE VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS; SRL TRAFFIC SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34924000 - Variable message signs

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2022 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f7da5f-2756-4ebe-832f-b45f91e15386
- 30 Sep 2021 at 11:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee077d4-9167-4860-b0b9-f9d6611793c1
- 13 Jan 2021 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee077d4-9167-4860-b0b9-f9d6611793c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f7da5f-2756-4ebe-832f-b45f91e15386
  17th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee077d4-9167-4860-b0b9-f9d6611793c1
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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