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title: "Signing and Guarding Products - AWARD"
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# Signing and Guarding Products - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3cc4f67-9ec5-4924-aa9d-ed5a52358dcd

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of signing and guarding products required for maintaining the Highway network within Sandwell, West Midlands, as per the New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA). This procurement falls under the goods category within the signs and related items industry. The Council intends to utilise up to three suppliers to provide items such as cones, road barriers, and directional signage. The contract, valued at £160,000 over a period of four years, will commence on 1 February 2025 and end on 31 January 2029. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 27 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in street signs, road barriers, and cones. With an estimated annual value of £40,000, suppliers in relevant industries will have the chance to secure consistent revenue over the four-year term of the contract. Companies like Barhale Ltd and Lapwing UK Ltd have been successful in this award, indicating that well-established firms experienced in delivering highway safety products are particularly suited to participate. This contract can bolster business growth by expanding market reach and establishing long-term relationships with a key regional authority.

## Notice

Signing and Guarding Products As Highway Authority, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council have a duty to maintain the Highway network within the Borough of Sandwell. To comply with the New Road and Street Works Act (NRSWA), when undertaking maintenance activities on the Highway, and to maintain public and employee safety, it is necessary to cone and guard the Highway or work area. We are seeking to engage up to three (3) suppliers that we can call off to provide a range of signs and guarding products e.g. cones, frontier barriers and directional signage - please see pricing schedule document for details. Term of Contract The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of four (4) years. The anticipated commencement date is 01 February 2025 to 31 January 2029. Value of Contract The anticipated annual value of the Contract for Signing and Guarding products is estimated to be in the region of PS40,000. Total contract value over the four (4) years is PS160,000. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From AND A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT REQUIREMENTS here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc95b1-b749-4c76-8b7e-8ea5cccad775 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BARHALE; LAPWING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34928110 - Road barriers
- 34928460 - Road cones
- 34992200 - Road signs
- 34992300 - Street signs
- 44423400 - Signs and related items

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2025 at 11:57 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc95b1-b749-4c76-8b7e-8ea5cccad775
- 28 Jan 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc95b1-b749-4c76-8b7e-8ea5cccad775

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66cc95b1-b749-4c76-8b7e-8ea5cccad775
  17th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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