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title: "PAN1681 - VMS Update - Free Text Signs"
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# PAN1681 - VMS Update - Free Text Signs

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbbf9d11-26d0-4fee-bd83-21ce74b81991

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "PAN1681 - VMS Update - Free Text Signs" has been initiated by Leicester City Council, located in Leicester, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" industry category, with a contract value of £900,000. The tender period ended on 9 October 2017, while the contract is set to commence on 22 January 2018 and conclude on 21 January 2019. The procurement method is classified as 'Other', and the council has engaged suppliers within the Crown Commercial Services TMT2 framework to provide the necessary goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand within the transport and signage industry. Companies specialising in variable message signs, traffic management systems, or related technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion in Leicester, thereby creating a conducive environment for businesses focused on innovative transport solutions and environmental improvements.

## Notice

The Connecting Leicester project is transforming the city centre and its surroundings into a high quality visitor destination with many pedestrian friendly areas. The Legible Leicester project comprises a number of work-streams. This invitation to tender was for the provision of a new Free Text Variable Message Signs (VMS) Car Park Signs which are capable of displaying other information as well. Effective management and control of parking facilities is considered to be important in managing access to the city centre. Guiding vehicles to the nearest available parking spot helps reduce circulating traffic, therefore contributing to lower congestion and pollution levels. A dynamic parking guidance system which could also be utilised to inform motorists of other incidents, events or traffic related messages will further help manage traffic in and around Leicester. As such the proposed Free Text VMS Car Park Signs will help achieve some of Leicester City Council's LTP3 transport objectives: * Reduce congestion. * Improve connectivity and access. * Improve air quality and reduce noise. * Reduce carbon emissions. * Improve quality of life. All roads where the signs will be installed have 30mph speed limits. Suppliers that are party to the Crown Commerical Services TMT2 framework were invited to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b19e8e-6c81-4723-ae05-ecac20f80f7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2018 - 21 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2018 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b19e8e-6c81-4723-ae05-ecac20f80f7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3b19e8e-6c81-4723-ae05-ecac20f80f7f
  12th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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