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title: "Permanent VAS Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615ca"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Permanent VAS Maintenance Contract

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615ca

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Leicestershire County Council involves the maintenance of over 400 electronic Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) on local highways, necessitating three individual standalone contracts. This public procurement falls under the services category and covers regions in the United Kingdom, specifically Leicestershire. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 10th February 2026, with contracts having been signed to commence on 10th February and lasting until 1st April 2030. The method employed is a direct procurement, labelled as below threshold and without competition, reflecting the specialised nature of the maintenance required for these safety-critical signs.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs and large businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services related to roadways and electronic signage. The scope of work is particularly suitable for businesses possessing the technical capability to manage and maintain vehicle-activated sign systems. Engaging in this contract can allow participating businesses to expand their clientele base, build partnerships with local government bodies, and showcase their technical expertise in a specialised niche area of public services. With an estimated contract value of £90,000 per award, this procurement process offers an attractive avenue for business growth in the highways maintenance sector.

## Notice

The Authority has over 400 electronic Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) on our highway network. These are safety critical signs which require maintenance. Due to the type of technology used, intellectual property rights and parts availability etc, each supplier can only maintain their own signs and none of the others. Resulting in a single supplier requirement for 3 individual standalone maintenance contracts under references DN765981, DN765987 & DN765983.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| 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 | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | COEVAL; SWARCO UK & IRELAND; WESTCOTEC |

## 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

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 17:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009656-2026
- 3 Feb 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009628-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012123-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009656-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009628-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://Www.coeval.uk.com
- http://westcotec.co.uk
- http://www.leics.gov.uk
- http://www.swarco.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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