Scope
Reference
344_26
Description
Please note, this is a Pipeline notice only for ESPO contracts that are forecast to be re-procured or new procurement projects that are expected to be undertaken. The details captured are therefore only provided as an estimate, and no further information other than as captured can be provided at this time.
For all current ESPO opportunities, please visit https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
This Pipeline notice is being published to alert the supplier market that ESPO expects to establish a Framework for the supply and installation of signs including safety signs, corporate signage, road name signs and electronic signs. This is estimated to begin in January 2026.
This will seek to replace the current version of this framework, 344_22, upon its expiry, the award details for which may be viewed as follows:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001815-2022
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a0325f06-bde2-491a-a454-490f6586f1b8
For further details on the Procurement Act, including registration on the Central Digital Platform, this can be found as follows:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Or otherwise, please refer to the ESPO Website as follows:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates
- 34922100 - Road markings
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928470 - Signage
- 34928471 - Sign materials
- 34929000 - Highway materials
- 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs
- 34996000 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for roads
- 39174000 - Shop signs
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
- 45233290 - Installation of road signs
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 September 2025
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government