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title: "Variable Message Signs"
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buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-09"
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# Variable Message Signs

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6a98167-3e3b-42eb-ba78-d43b2d520645

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Variable Message Signs (VMS) contract has been completed by Newcastle City Council, based in the Tyne and Wear region of the North East, England. The contract, valued at approximately £775,193.51, involved the supply, installation, integration, and commissioning of VMS within the area. This tender was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 1st August 2019 to 31st March 2024. The tender period ended on 13th June 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the engineering and construction industry, particularly those with experience in traffic management and sign installation. With the complex requirement for integration with existing systems, firms offering innovative solutions and expertise in technology could have a competitive advantage. Businesses interested in this sector, especially medium to large-sized firms that can handle such contracts, would be well-suited to seek similar future opportunities just like this one.

## Notice

The Council's requirement for the deployment of a network of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to be deployed within the Tyne and Wear region . The Contract covers the supply, installation integration and commissioning of Variable Message Signs (VMS) within the Tyne and Wear region. All new sign must be integrated with the existing Newcastle UTMC system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454b1432-21a1-4ea7-b014-e93118c06630 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £775,193 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £775,193 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE6 4NW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Walkergate |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO TRAFFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454b1432-21a1-4ea7-b014-e93118c06630

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454b1432-21a1-4ea7-b014-e93118c06630
  9th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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