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title: "Q036 - Supply and Installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS)"
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# Q036 - Supply and Installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS)

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2c2afcc-f2f5-45ba-ad00-82bf47c3973c

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently at the award stage of the procurement process for the tender titled "Q036 - Supply and Installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS)." This project, classified under the industry category of variable message signs, involves a contract valued at £220,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period scheduled to run from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2021. The tender period ended on 17th October 2018, and the location of interest is the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in traffic management and road safety solutions. Companies that provide goods related to variable message signs and installation services will find this procurement particularly relevant, allowing them to contribute to enhancing road safety in the Bolton area while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Supply and Installation of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This contract consists of both supply of Products and providing a Service. This tender relates to the provision of VAS for the purposes of reducing vehicle speeds and improving road safety. The Authority is responsible for the implementation of road safety improvements across the borough and the signs are required to support this role. The Authority's requirement is for the successful Tenderer (the "Provider") to supply Vehicle Activated Signs and fit to existing poles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b62bc29-184e-4c08-a0cc-3d47dc162d70 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWM TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs

## Release History

- 30 Dec 2019 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b62bc29-184e-4c08-a0cc-3d47dc162d70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b62bc29-184e-4c08-a0cc-3d47dc162d70
  30th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c9e376dd-72ba-e811-80ee-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

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