--- title: "PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-14" --- # PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc9d92f3-dae7-4d08-bc65-37631eced72e.json) ## Summary The Leicester City Council is seeking tenders for the project titled "PAN2515 - Variable Message Signs," located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This initiative, part of the Transforming Cities Fund bid, aims to enhance travel options by installing three Variable Message Signs (VMS) to relay information about road conditions and alternative modes of transport. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd May 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £750,000 and covers a contract period from 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in transport infrastructure services. Companies that provide equipment for transport management, maintenance services, or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also establish a long-term partnership with the Leicester City Council, thereby enhancing visibility and capacity within the public 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 from 01st July 2022 to 30th 2025 with an option to extend for a period of up to 2 years (expiring on 30th June 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/f6974063-416b-4e0b-9e81-ea62694c5846 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 12:08 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6974063-416b-4e0b-9e81-ea62694c5846 - 14 Apr 2022 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178c3228-f5c2-4ddd-92c0-d279265f07ea - 31 Mar 2022 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890ffd6a-63f5-4964-8fc6-d499f965ae03 - 31 Mar 2022 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0e68c0-3af1-4efc-a95c-d8b23a2a0a79 - 31 Mar 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866f6dd7-554f-437a-a98a-f1f13e6d4ab0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6974063-416b-4e0b-9e81-ea62694c5846 14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/178c3228-f5c2-4ddd-92c0-d279265f07ea 14th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890ffd6a-63f5-4964-8fc6-d499f965ae03 31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da0e68c0-3af1-4efc-a95c-d8b23a2a0a79 31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/866f6dd7-554f-437a-a98a-f1f13e6d4ab0 31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.leicester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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