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Vehicle-Activated Sign (VAS) & Driver Feedback Sign (DFS) Maintenance

Carmarthenshire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Carmarthenshire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Carmarthen, UKL14, SA31 1AD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Martin Owen

Contact Email: MEOwen@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
246666.0 GBP
Gross: 296000 GBP
Published
15 May 2025, 10:28
Deadline
19 Jun 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Carmarthenshire County Council operates a number of Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) and Driver Feedback Signs (DFS) across its highway network. These signs provide accurate and timely information to road users. To ensure the reliable and efficient operation of these signs, including their components, software and electrical systems, the Council requires a Maintenance Contractor to maintain the signs and repair any faults.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021634-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 246,666

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 296,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-07-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (40%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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