344_26 Signs
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Local authority
In brief
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO awarded construction and electrical work to Dma Signs Limited, Nuneaton Signs Limited and Stocksigns Limited and 23 others on 17 April 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £18,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 4 March 2026.
It is split into 8 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety and Related Signs (ESPO Catalogue) 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversThe 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. | — | £18,000,000 |
| Corporate Signs 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 safety signs, and public health signs, however other requirements within the scope of corporate signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. | — | £18,000,000 |
| Road Name Signs 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 requirements within the scope of road name signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Construction, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Electronic Signs 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 in real time, however other requirements within the scope of electronic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Construction, Electrical, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Wayfinding Signs (Including Interactive) 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 areas easier for Customers, however other requirements within the scope of wayfinding signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Permanent Vehicle Activated Signs and Associated Equipment 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversIncludes 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-catching warnings about speed or hazards, however other requirements within the scope of permanent vehicle activated signs and associated equipment are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Construction, Electrical, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Temporary Traffic Signs 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide short-term, essential guidance and safety information during situations where normal road conditions are disrupted. However other requirements within the scope of temporary traffic signs are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Construction, Electrical, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
| Permanent Traffic and Electric Vehicle Charging Point Signs, and Associated Posts, Fixings and Attachments 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2028 What this lot coversCovers 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 where required by a Customer. Lot 8 also covers the supply and delivery of electric vehicle charging point (EVCP) signs. It is envisaged that Customers will utilise this Lot to provide consistent, reliable and legally enforceable guidance that ensures safety, order and efficiency on roads. It is envisaged that Customers will use posts, fixings and other attachments to provide structure, visibility and durability for signs. However, other requirements within the scope of permanent traffic and EV charging signs, posts fixings and attachments are able to be supplied under this Lot. | Construction, Electrical, Highways and street lighting | £18,000,000 |
Who won
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 083019-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 003962-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 031577-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 044240-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
86Awards
39Suppliers it has used most for construction
- A E Faulks Limited1 contract
- A F & E F Limited1 contract
- A L F Plant Ltd1 contract
- A R Parrish Plant Hire1 contract
- AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard)1 contract
Similar open tenders
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From notice 083019-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025, last updated 14 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.