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title: "Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799945"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799945

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council, situated in Kilmarnock, has successfully concluded a procurement process concerning the "Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs". This public contract, categorised under "general public services" with a focus on "goods", pertains to work across East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire (regions UKM93 and UKM94). The contract, with a value of £850,000, was awarded on 9th September 2025 to Swarco UK & Ireland Ltd, a large supplier based in Basingstoke. The procurement process followed an open procedure, aiming to enhance road safety through the maintenance and installation of electronic vehicle activated signs. Initial tenders for this contract were to be submitted by 30th June 2025, but an extension allowed submissions until 7th July 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialised in traffic management and electronic signage solutions. Companies proficient in delivering high-quality maintenance and installation services for road safety equipment will find this project aligns well with their offerings. The contract offers potential long-term collaboration with East Ayrshire Council and the Ayrshire Roads Alliance, as it includes a structured maintenance schedule for 280 signs in East Ayrshire and 117 in South Ayrshire, alongside repairs and database management. This framework not only supports local infrastructure development but also provides a platform for companies to showcase their expertise in maintaining advanced electronic systems, thereby enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

Supply, Installation, Repairs & Maintenance of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Ayrshire Council is currently inviting tenders from a suitably qualified company to work in close co-operation with the Council and adopt a positive and flexible approach in delivering the supply, installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of electronic vehicle activated signs. The Ayrshire Roads Alliance are responsible for this service within the East and South Ayrshire Council areas. Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) is a shared integrated roads and transportation service established in 2014 and provides the combined roads service for East and South Ayrshire Councils. The Service is delivered with the overall objective of improving the road and transportation service in both Council areas and is led by East Ayrshire Council. Supply and installation of the signs will be on an as required basis, with a planned maintenance schedule for 280 signs within the East Ayrshire area and 117 signs within the South Ayrshire area; a re-programming schedule for some signs will be required, approximately 164. No guarantees can be given as to the actual quantity of signs that will require to be purchased over the period of the contract. A call-out repairs service will also be required, together with the Councils direct access to the successful Service Providers database asset management system for record purposes for managing and monitoring, relating to locations, repairs, faults, drawings etc. The successful supplier must be able to maintain and repair the Councils current inventory of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs. An inventory of all signs is included within the Pricing Schedule.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538992 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In 3, 4 or 5 years, subject to contract extensions invoked. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £850,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs
- 45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538992
- 16 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532671
- 28 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531249

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531249
  Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs - Supply, Installation, Repairs & Maintenance of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538992
  Supply, Install, Maintain and Repair of Vehicle Activated Signs - Supply, Installation, Repairs & Maintenance of Electronic Vehicle Activated Signs in East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799945
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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