---
title: "PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ee05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Torbay Council"
published: "2026-08-27"
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# PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign

Buyer: Torbay Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ee05

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## Summary

Torbay Council procured a replacement variable message flood diversion sign. The requirement covered supply, installation and commissioning, making this a specialist highways technology and traffic management equipment opportunity rather than general signage manufacture. The sign is intended to support flood-related traffic diversion and public information. The buying organisation is Torbay Council, based in Torquay, and the work relates to the council’s area. The procured item is classified as a variable message sign (CPV 34924000). This requirement will suit businesses that provide electronic roadside information systems, variable message signs or related traffic management equipment, with the capability to install, configure and commission the equipment in a local authority highways environment.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Swarco UK and Ireland. It used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition, and the single lot is complete. The contract was signed on 24 April 2026 and runs from 24 April 2026 to 24 October 2026. Its value is £26,294.86 excluding VAT, or £31,553.83 including VAT. The contract is active. The requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, and the selected supplier is responsible for the replacement flood diversion sign and its supply, installation and commissioning for Torbay Council.

For a supplier that did not win this contract, the award provides a clear indication of Torbay Council’s demand for electronic traffic signage supporting flood diversions. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need to supply variable message signs and demonstrate practical expertise in roadside traffic management systems, including installation, electrical or communications integration, configuration and commissioning. Experience working safely on highways and coordinating with a local authority would strengthen its position. The requirement also points to the value of offering an end-to-end service rather than equipment alone: the successful supplier needed to provide the replacement sign, complete the installation and bring it into operational use. Businesses with established delivery teams and evidence of comparable local-authority or highways deployments would be well placed.

## Notice

To supply, install and commission a replacement VMS flood diversion sign

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081952-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2026 - 24 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,294 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Torbay Council |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Postcode area | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2026 at 16:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081952-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081952-2026
  27th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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