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title: "The provision of goods and services relating to Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM1089: Traffic Management Technology 2 (TMT2), Lot 4: VMS for TfGM"
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# The provision of goods and services relating to Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM1089: Traffic Management Technology 2 (TMT2), Lot 4: VMS for TfGM

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3e671f3-91c9-486a-8779-0e7f910b4346

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Transport For Greater Manchester seeking suppliers for the provision of goods and services related to Variable Messaging Signs (VMS). This initiative falls under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM1089: Traffic Management Technology 2 (TMT2), specifically Lot 4 for VMS. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £500,000 allocated across multiple budget periods from April 2020 to March 2025. Interested suppliers should prepare to respond to an Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be released on 10th January 2020, with the delivery required in the North West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic management technology, particularly those that are framework suppliers registered under the CCS. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, as the procurement process encourages participation from these entities. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions for traffic signs and related services are encouraged to engage, as this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster growth within the local government sector.

## Notice

This is a notice for the future procurement for the provision of goods and services relating to Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework RM1089: Traffic Management Technology 2 (TMT2), Lot 4: VMS for Transport for Greater Manchester. Only framework suppliers will be invited to respond to an ITT that will be released via procontract on Friday 10th January 2020. In preperation framework suppliers can register to the procurement portal ProContract following this link : ( https://procontract.due-north.com/Login )

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15ade3c-ab68-48c4-b5e2-a8fe98ff067d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 3BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2019 at 12:03 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15ade3c-ab68-48c4-b5e2-a8fe98ff067d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15ade3c-ab68-48c4-b5e2-a8fe98ff067d
  23rd December 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
  Register to ProContract

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