--- title: "344_26 Signs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a97.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO" published: "2026-05-14" --- # 344_26 Signs Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a97.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the framework agreement titled "344_26 Signs" was initiated by Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO, headquartered in Leicester, UK. This procurement covers the supply and installation of various types of signs, including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs, and electronic signs. The contract is divided into eight lots, and procurement was conducted using an open procedure. Key dates include the framework's commencement on 17 April 2026, with the contract running until 16 April 2028, and potential extensions up to 2030. This framework agreement is consistently supported by legislation under the UKPGA 2023/54 and is covered by the GPA, ensuring comprehensive procurement compliance across the United Kingdom. This framework presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in sign manufacturing and installation. Due to its wide scope, the procurement is well-suited for companies in the signage industry looking to expand their market reach across public sector entities, educational establishments, and healthcare bodies. The framework's methodology allows for both direct award and further competition, encouraging diverse participation while aligning suppliers with public sector needs. Furthermore, the ability to use the framework for call-offs with or without competition offers flexibility, potentially enhancing suppliers' market visibility and providing stable business prospects in the signage sector. ## Notice A framework for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/signs-2026-344-26.html ### Lot Information Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue) The supply of Health and Safety and Related Signs to the ESPO distribution centres. *ESPO from time to time may request delivery to an alternative storage facility within the UK. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Corporate Signs Covers the supply, delivery and installation of all corporate signage where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to corporate signage, car parking signs, health and safety signs, and public health signs, however other requirements within the scope of corporate signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Road Name Signs Covers the supply, delivery and installation of road name signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to traffic management and navigation measures, however other requirements within the scope of road name signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Electronic Signs Covers the supply, delivery and installation of electronic signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to help communicate, attract attention and engage customers in real time, however other requirements within the scope of electronic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive) Covers the supply, delivery and installation of wayfinding signs (including interactive) where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to making navigation in complex areas easier for Customers, however other requirements within the scope of wayfinding signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment Includes the supply, installation and maintenance of permanent vehicle activated signs (VAS) where required by a Customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to providing real-time, eye-catching warnings about speed or hazards, however other requirements within the scope of permanent vehicle activated signs and associated equipment are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Temporary Traffic Signs Covers the supply and delivery of all types of temporary traffic signs as described in chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual including but not limited to signs for roadworks, temporary situations, and sandbags where required by a Customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide short-term, essential guidance and safety information during situations where normal road conditions are disrupted. However other requirements within the scope of temporary traffic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and Attachments Covers the supply and delivery of all permanent traffic signs described in the current version of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 and the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) as well as associated posts, fixings and attachments where required by a Customer. Lot 8 also covers the supply and delivery of electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) signs. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide consistent, reliable and legally enforceable guidance that ensures safety, order and efficiency on roads. It is envisaged that Customers will use posts, fixings and other attachments to provide structure, visibility and durability for signs. However, other requirements within the scope of permanent traffic and EV charging signs, posts fixings and attachments are able to be supplied under this Lot. Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the contract. Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above. ### Planning Information Suppliers are being engaged with to determine: • Feedback on our proposed procurement strategy such as if the current Lot structure is relevant. • If there have been any changes or developments in the market which should be incorporated into the framework scope/specification such as new product lines or a change in insurance provisions. • Capacity to meet the framework requirements. • To gain an understanding of whether localised Social Value can and will be offered under the scope of the contract. • To ensure the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement. • Potential risks within the market such as supply chain issues. • Identification of any barriers to participation faced by SMEs that can be removed or reduced. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire, that is available as a Public Message on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Please refer to all instructions in the Public Messages, and any organisation that feels they can contribute should return the RFI Questionnaire via the Messaging facility on the eProcurement Portal by 17:00 (5pm) on 15 August 2025. Suppliers wishing to participate and access Public Messages MUST first register interest for 344_26 via the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (please see below for further details). For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '344_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed). Suppliers should note that this is a preliminary market engagement exercise (and NOT a competitive tender process at this stage). The participation of a supplier in this preliminary market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and ESPO. It is anticipated that Suppliers taking part in the preliminary market engagement will not be put at an unfair advantage when bidding for this framework. A supplier's participation, or lack of participation, shall not impact the ability of the supplier to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Suppliers should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044240-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 26 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000,000 | | Lots value | £18,000,000 | | Awards value | £15,000,000 | | Contracts value | £15,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, TRADING AS 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 | 26 | | Supplier names | ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL; ANDOR MANAGEMENT; ANSCO SIGNS; APEL SERVICES; COEVAL; COLORSET NORTH; DMA SIGNS; GRAPHIC ARTS (COVENTRY; HIRST SIGNS; HORNBECK LTD (PREVIOUSLY T/A LANDMARK; I S CONSULTANCY (UK) LTD (T/A IS GROUP; LIMELIGHT SIGNS; MALLATITE; MODEL SIGNAGE; MS-GROUP LIMITED (T/A MORGANS CONSULT; NUNEATON SIGNS; ROADSIDE TECHNOLOGIES; ROYAL BRITISH VETERANS ENTERPRISE; SNAPFAST; STOCKSIGNS; SWARCO UK & IRELAND; TRUEFORM ENGINEERING; VIKING SIGNS; VINYL GRAPHICS; WESTCOTEC; WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates - 31523200 - Permanent message signs - 34924000 - Variable message signs - 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs - 34992200 - Road signs - 34992300 - Street signs - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 45233290 - Installation of road signs - 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044240-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031577-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 14:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003962-2026 - 15 Dec 2025 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083019-2025 - 24 Jul 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042644-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 12:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023852-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044240-2026 14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031577-2026 7th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003962-2026 16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083019-2025 15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042644-2025 24th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023852-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these). - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16139 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16140 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16141 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16143 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16145 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16147 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16150 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16153 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16154 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16155 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16156 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16157 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16158 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16159 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16160 344_26 Framework Agreement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16161 344 _26 Framework Schedule 3- Form of Contract and Call Off Terms ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.espo.org/signs-2026-344-26.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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