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title: "Purchase of Variable Messaging Signs"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d68d8e5a-8637-459c-a124-da2c1e12b428"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2017-09-11"
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# Purchase of Variable Messaging Signs

Buyer: REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68d8e5a-8637-459c-a124-da2c1e12b428

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## Summary

The Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of Variable Messaging Signs, intended to assist with advance notification of road works and other events. The contract, valued at £50,000, commenced on 5th September 2017 and is set to conclude on 4th September 2018. The procurement was classified under the industry category of Signage and followed an exemption to standard contract procedure rules. The tender process officially closed on 8th August 2017, with the contract awarded to the supplier A-Plant.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in signage and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, as this contract supports suppliers who can deliver innovative signage solutions. Engaging in this procurement can lead to the strengthening of partnerships with local government entities, positioning businesses favourably for future contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for Purchase of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) to assist in the advance notification of road works, diversions, Principal Road Maintenance, events and scheme works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dda709-0aa7-4cf3-95bd-48e83f733481 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption to Contract Procedure Rules |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 4 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Coatham |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A-PLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2017 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dda709-0aa7-4cf3-95bd-48e83f733481

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dda709-0aa7-4cf3-95bd-48e83f733481
  11th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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