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title: "ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1"
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# ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb6ab8c5-733a-4df1-85f4-3576e9c0e62d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "ORT0116 - Signals (MS1) Modernisation & Refresh v1" involves National Highways as the buying organisation. This specific contract, valued at approximately £6,415,114.76, was awarded to SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd. It focuses on the industry category of signage, with particular emphasis on Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and other signal assets, crucial for monitoring and directing traffic. The contract covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process has progressed from the tender stage to the award stage, with the contract having started on 19 March 2025 and set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The tender deadline was 17 February 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in advanced signage technologies, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive services such as installation, training, and maintenance. Large companies, similar to the supplier, SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd, which have the capability to handle the scale of such a project, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While the tender did not specify preference for SMEs or social enterprises, businesses with experience in framework agreements can harness such projects to enhance their portfolio and ensure engagement with national infrastructure projects, thereby fostering substantial business development.

## Notice

Delivery MS1 signals including installation, warranty, storage, repair, training and spares. "Please note that this contract award notice is being published later than intended due to an administrative oversight."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e404b3-fe08-41d9-a10d-2a6f26c3b3a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,415,114 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,415,114 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e404b3-fe08-41d9-a10d-2a6f26c3b3a5
- 17 Jul 2024 at 10:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41feed2b-bfec-4c51-910c-f53f241d7d10
- 11 Dec 2023 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41feed2b-bfec-4c51-910c-f53f241d7d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e404b3-fe08-41d9-a10d-2a6f26c3b3a5
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41feed2b-bfec-4c51-910c-f53f241d7d10
  17th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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