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title: "Repair, Maintenance, Supply and Associated Services of Variable Message Signs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bf29"
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# Repair, Maintenance, Supply and Associated Services of Variable Message Signs

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bf29

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Repair, Maintenance, Supply and Associated Services of Variable Message Signs". This is classified under the services category relating to repair and maintenance associated with road equipment, specifically a contract with Swarco Traffic Ltd. The contract was awarded based on a selective procurement method and will last for up to four years, having been signed on 27 May 2021, with the associated work expected to take place in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the traffic management and road safety sectors. Companies specialising in the repair and maintenance of variable message signs or those offering related services would be particularly well-suited to participate. Given the long-term nature of the contract, successful bidders could benefit from a steady revenue stream, while also contributing to improving road safety and traffic management in the region.

## Notice

This Notice is for transparency purposes only. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has awarded a contract with Swarco Traffic Ltd for the repair, maintenance, supply, and associated services of Variable Message Signs (VMS). This is on Lot 4 of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework RM1089 Traffic Management Technology 2. The contract is for up to 4 years in duration.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the repair, maintenance, supply, and associated services of Variable Message Signs (VMS). The contract is for up to 4 years in duration.

Options: The initial contract duration is two years. There are options for up to an additional 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014262-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £641,629 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014262-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:397872-2016:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

## Provenance

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