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# 344_26 Signs

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/344-26-signs-ocds-h6vhtk-051a97). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "344_26 Signs". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £18,000,000. 8 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo-GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £18,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 8
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Illuminated signs and nameplates, Illuminated traffic signs, Installation of illuminated road signs, Installation of road signs, Permanent message signs (+4 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 39 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/344-26-signs-ocds-h6vhtk-051a97#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051a97`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/344-26-signs-ocds-h6vhtk-051a97#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/344-26-signs-ocds-h6vhtk-051a97#participate

## Description
A framework for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs.
The Framework is divided into 8 lots.
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/signs-2026-344-26.html

## Lots (8)
### Lot 1: Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523200, 44423400
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** The supply of Health and Safety and Related Signs to the ESPO distribution centres. *ESPO from time to time may request delivery to an alternative storage facility within the UK.
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Corporate Signs
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523200, 44423400
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply, delivery and installation of all corporate signage where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to corporate signage, car parking signs, health and sa...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Road Name Signs
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523200, 34992200, 34992300, 44423400, 45233290
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply, delivery and installation of road name signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to traffic management and navigation measures, however other...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Electronic Signs
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523000, 34924000, 34992300, 44423400, 45316211
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply, delivery and installation of electronic signs where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to help communicate, attract attention and engage customers...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive)
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523000, 34992300, 44423400
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply, delivery and installation of wayfinding signs (including interactive) where required by a customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to making navigation in complex are...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34924000, 34992100, 34992200, 34992300, 44423400, 45233290
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Includes the supply, installation and maintenance of permanent vehicle activated signs (VAS) where required by a Customer. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot for requirements including but not limited to providing real-time, eye-cat...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Temporary Traffic Signs
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 34992100, 34992200, 34992300, 44423400, 45233290, 45316211
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply and delivery of all types of temporary traffic signs as described in chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual including but not limited to signs for roadworks, temporary situations, and sandbags where required by a Customer. It is envi...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 8: Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and Attachments
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 31523200, 34992100, 34992200, 34992300, 44423400, 45233290
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000,000
- **Description:** Covers the supply and delivery of all permanent traffic signs described in the current version of Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD) 2016 and the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM) as well as associated posts, fixings and attachments wh...
- **Contract Period:** 04/03/2026 to 03/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (8)
- **Award:** Lot 1. Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue) (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **DMA Signs Limited, NUNEATON SIGNS LIMITED, STOCKSIGNS LIMITED (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-FTS-18582`, `GB-FTS-112076`, `GB-COH:06081360`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2. Corporate Signs (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, ANDOR MANAGEMENT LIMITED, APEL SERVICES LIMITED (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121517`, `GB-COH:14726008`, `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-152777`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-COH-08422858`, `GB-FTS-132495`, `GB-COH:03119795`, `GB-FTS-181561`, `GB-FTS-106123`, `GB-FTS-18582`, `GB-COH:00158479`, `GB-COH-01324196`, `GB-COH:01229842`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3. Road Name Signs (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **APEL SERVICES LIMITED, COLORSET NORTH LTD, DMA Signs Limited (+4 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-152777`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-FTS-142023`, `GB-FTS-18582`, `GB-COH:00158479`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 4. Electronic Signs (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, APEL SERVICES LIMITED, COEVAL LIMITED (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121517`, `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-112072`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-COH:03119795`, `GB-FTS-181561`, `GB-FTS-15343`, `GB-COH-01324196`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 5. Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive) (active)
  - Award id: `5`
  - Supplier(s): **ALLSIGNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, ANDOR MANAGEMENT LIMITED, APEL SERVICES LIMITED (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-121517`, `GB-COH:14726008`, `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-COH:03119795`, `GB-FTS-181561`, `GB-FTS-106123`, `GB-COH-01324196`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 6. Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment (active)
  - Award id: `6`
  - Supplier(s): **APEL SERVICES LIMITED, COEVAL LIMITED, DMA Signs Limited (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-112072`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-FTS-142023`, `GB-COH:9500094`, `GB-COH-1490333`, `GB-FTS-15343`, `GB-FTS-80650`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 7. Temporary Traffic Signs (active)
  - Award id: `7`
  - Supplier(s): **ANSCO SIGNS LIMITED, APEL SERVICES LIMITED, DMA Signs Limited (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-112071`, `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-COH:00158479`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 8. Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and Attachments (active)
  - Award id: `8`
  - Supplier(s): **ANSCO SIGNS LIMITED, APEL SERVICES LIMITED, DMA Signs Limited (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-112071`, `GB-COH:11481718`, `GB-FTS-167936`, `GB-FTS-89777`, `GB-FTS-112073`, `GB-FTS-142023`, `GB-FTS-18582`, `GB-COH:00158479`, `GB-FTS-166134`
  - Value: £15,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 26/03/2026

## Contracts (8)
- **Contract:** Lot 1. Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue) (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Corporate Signs (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Road Name Signs (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 4. Electronic Signs (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 5. Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive) (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 6. Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 7. Temporary Traffic Signs (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 8. Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and Attachments (active)
  - Signed Value: £15,000,000
  - Signed Date: 16/04/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F083019-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-05-14T09:07:39.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T01:49:46.169Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-051a97