---
title: "Supplly, installation and commissioning of VMS sign"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ae8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Supplly, installation and commissioning of VMS sign

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ae8

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council, a sub-central government authority, has recently completed a direct procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a Variable Message Sign (VMS) on the A19, near St. Mary's Gyratory. This contract, valued at £30,896 net, was awarded directly to SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD without competition as it fell below the procurement threshold. The process reached the contract stage on 8th July 2025, with the contract period extending from 21st July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement focused on the services category and was conducted in accordance with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. Doncaster, situated in region UKE31, UK, is the location for the project implementation.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth and expertise expansion for businesses specializing in traffic-signal maintenance services and variable message sign technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such services and those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts would find this project particularly beneficial. The completion of the procurement process underscores the value of having pre-existing relationships and expertise in delivering public infrastructure projects. Companies like SWARCO, experienced in servicing sub-central government contracts, are well-positioned to capitalise on this market and potentially explore similar opportunities in other regions.

## Notice

Supply and installation of VMS sign on the A19, near to St.Marys Gyratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038142-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,896 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038142-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038142-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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