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title: "ORT0115 - Signs and Signals (AMI and VMS) Modernisation & Refresh"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
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# ORT0115 - Signs and Signals (AMI and VMS) Modernisation & Refresh

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da451bd7-6987-4a01-acaa-b238506f5047

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## Summary

The National Highways organization has completed a procurement process for the project titled "ORT0115 - Signs and Signals (AMI and VMS) Modernisation & Refresh" in the Signage industry category. This tender, with a value of £15,000,000, involves the modernization and refresh of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) and Signals used on the Strategic Road Network (SRN). The procurement method used is selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27th November 2023, and the contract period starts on 29th November 2023, continuing until 31st March 2025.

This contract awarded to SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD presents business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the signage sector capable of modernizing electronic overhead signs and lane-specific signals. The buyer, National Highways, located in Guildford, England, is seeking suppliers to fulfill this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation in this procurement process, which opens channels for businesses to contribute to the enhancement of the UK road network infrastructure.

## Notice

The asset types are all key tools in monitoring the network and the ones that are subject to this procurement can be described as: Variable Messaging Signs (VMS) are the electronic overhead signs used to inform and direct users on the SRN Signals assist the management of the SRN by also informing the road user on a smaller surface, usually used for lane specific advice, restrictions and warnings that apply to individual lanes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc56b4a-764a-461f-b41b-e6f4126dd6c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Dec 2023 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc56b4a-764a-461f-b41b-e6f4126dd6c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fc56b4a-764a-461f-b41b-e6f4126dd6c0
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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