---
title: "Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bb10"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-23"
---

# Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb10

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking contractors for its "Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails" project in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the construction and maintenance services industry categories, with works including the supply, installation, and maintenance of street nameplates, traffic signs, and pedestrian guardrails. This open tender process, compliant with the UK Procurement Act 2023, includes an 8-year contract starting 2nd November 2026, incorporating a 5-year initial term with potential for three one-year extensions, depending on performance. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 14th July 2026 and the tender submission ending on 21st July 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and maintenance sector, particularly SMEs capable of delivering innovative solutions. The tender process encourages competition with a focus on price, quality, and social value, indicating a balanced opportunity for companies to demonstrate strengths in these areas. With a substantial contract value and long-term engagement potential, this tender is well-suited for firms specializing in municipal infrastructure works, fostering the possibility of partnerships and collaborative approaches in enhancing the borough's transport safety and signage infrastructure.

## Notice

The Council has not undertaken preliminary market engagement in accordance with Sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023, having assessed that it was not required for the nature and scope of this procurement. The Contract will be tendered using the open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. It is proposed to procure an 8-year contract, consisting of an initial 5-year period followed by a maximum of 3 x 1-year extensions which will be offered following a satisfactory performance review (in line with agreed KPI's), The Council is open to considering innovative methods of delivery including partnerships between suppliers. General Description The work will be at separate sites described in the Task Orders, located anywhere within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton. Anticipated works type to be undertaken under the proposed contract include the supply, installation, maintenance, replacement, and removal of: - Street nameplates - Traffic signs (including associated posts, foundations and, where applicable, electrical connections) - Pedestrian guardrail and vehicle restraint systems

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Anything directly related to the works required

Renewal: 3 x 12 month extension options available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058946-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,936,000 |
| Lots value | £1,936,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2026 at 12:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058946-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058946-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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