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title: "344_18 Signs"
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# 344_18 Signs

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daaf6eff-5958-48f8-8c9b-63b46e5f0ccd

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by ESPO, seeks contractors for the "344_18 Signs" project, which includes various types of signs such as Health & Safety and Corporate Signs, available through different lots. This open procurement method aims to create a comprehensive national framework, allowing eligible public bodies across the UK—such as local authorities, NHS bodies, and central government agencies—to access the framework. The tender submission deadline was 12:00 noon on 25th October 2017, with a contract period commencing on 1st January 2018 and concluding on 31st December 2020, valued at £4,000,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sign manufacturing and installation, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering permanent message signs, variable message signs, and related materials are well-suited to compete for the various lots available. The national scope of the framework means successful bidders can expect sustained demand across diverse public sector clients, paving the way for future growth and collaboration within the signage industry.

## Notice

The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for Signs. The framework will be awarded by Lot on a National basis. The tender will be broken down into the following Lots: The Lot structure: Lot 1 - Health & Safety and Related Signs Lot 2 - Corporate Signs Lot 3 - Road Name Signs Lot 4 - Electronic Signs Lot 5 - Interactive Wayfinding Signs Lot 6 - Vehicle Livery As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note, the closing date for submission of tender is 12:00 noon, 25th October 2017 To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 344_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity 344_18 d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde89b6-c884-4686-9fd9-6c90b4c6bbc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL; CMT EQUIPMENT LTD TA CMT GROUP; DMA SIGNS; MG SIGNS; MOBILE INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS (UK; MÖDEL SIGNAGE; NORSIGN; RYMACK SIGN SOLUTIONS LTD T/A PFI SIGN SOLUTIONS; SANDHURST AUTOPRINT; WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 31523200 - Permanent message signs
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 34996200 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for inland waterways
- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 39174000 - Shop signs

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 10:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde89b6-c884-4686-9fd9-6c90b4c6bbc2
- 25 Sep 2017 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde89b6-c884-4686-9fd9-6c90b4c6bbc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bde89b6-c884-4686-9fd9-6c90b4c6bbc2
  25th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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