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Published 23 Jun 2026, 13:13 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Highways Term Maintenance HM4 - Signs, Nameplates and Guardrails

Official notice

Authority: Sefton Council (Local council)

WorksBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitable
Published estimate£1,936,000≈ £387k / year · £2,323,200 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 21 Jul 2026
Contract term 5 yrsends 1 Nov 2031 · up to 1 Nov 2034 with extensions · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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

CPV: Construction work · Repair and maintenance services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 5 yrsSMEPublished value£1,936,000
Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 1 Nov 2031 (5 yrs) · up to 1 Nov 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,936,000 exc. VAT · £2,323,200 inc. VAT
Delivery: North WestEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: Anything directly related to the works required · 3 x 12 month extension options available

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Stage CRITERIA WEIGHTING 1 Procurement Specific Questionnaire (Part 1, 2 & 3) Pass or Fail 2 Award Criteria: Price 50% Award Criteria: Quality Submission 35% Award Criteria: Social Value 15% TOTAL 100%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
23 Jun 2026, 13:13 BST
Last source update
23 Jun 2026, 13:13 BST
Authority reference
DN818853
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-058946
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Construction workRepair and maintenance services
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb10 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

23 Jun 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published125 days ago
    23 Jun 2026, 13:13 BST
  2. Clarification questions by104 days ago
    14 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline97 days ago
    21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    26 Oct 2026
  5. Contract startsin 6 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    23 Jun 2026, 13:13 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PTHP-5656-DLCN Bootle Town Hall, Bootle, North West, L20 7AEContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

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