Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c02-0a9e-71bb-b19e-76006867b7ca/ss15-50-supply-of-variable-message-signs closed GB open procedure # SS15 50 Supply of Variable Message Signs [Kent County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/kent-county-council) Estimated value £170,000 to £180,000 Published 10 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender There are a number of variable message signs located throughout the county, with these signs covering a number of strategic routes throughout Kent. The text displayed by the signs gives uptodate travel information to motorists and thus helps improve drivers' route selection. Capital funding has been obtained to install a number of additional variable message signs, with these signs complementing the existing network of signs. This tender is limited to the supply and installation only of the variable message signs, with all civils works being carried out by Kent County Council's current term maintenance contractor, Amey. The revenue cost for maintaining these signs will remain unchanged and is to be funded from within existing budgets. As technology has improved since many of the existing variable message signs were originally procured, we have created a specification to obtain a display which is capable of a longer working life. The signs will be operated by Kent County Council (KCC) with secure communications links to provide traffic data to the motorist, using the existing systems based in the Highway Management Centre at Aylesford Highways Depot. All equipment must be fully compatible with these existing systems. Additional information: There are a number of variable message signs located throughout the county, with these signs covering a number of strategic routes throughout Kent. The text displayed by the signs gives up to date travel information to motorists and thus helps improve drivers' route selection. Capital funding has been obtained to install a number of additional variable message signs, with these signs complementing the existing network of signs. This tender is limited to the supply and installation only of the variable message signs, with all civils works being carried out by Kent County Council's current term maintenance contractor, Amey. The revenue cost for maintaining these signs will remain unchanged and is to be funded from within existing budgets. As technology has improved since many of the existing variable message signs were originally procured, we have created a specification to obtain a display which is capable of a longer working life. The signs will be operated by Kent County Council (KCC) with secure communications links to provide traffic data to the motorist, using the existing systems based in the Highway Management Centre at Aylesford Highways Depot. All equipment must be fully compatible with these existing systems. Read full description ## CPV classification Road signs Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c33f4746-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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