Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1b-891f-71c1-8aa8-17730239e5f0/s30116-standard-fastening-system-for-signs-and-signals awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # S30116 Standard Fastening System for Signs and Signals [National Highways Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited) Estimated value £100,000 Published 11 Aug 2026 Deadline Closed 25 Jun 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender To assess, evidence and where necessary develop a compliant fastening system for message signs and signals that meets Eurocode requirements and National Highways standards, including provision of technical evidence and documentation to support approval by Safety and Engineering Standards (SES). ### Scope of Work The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to: Identification and justification of the proposed fastener type and materials Definition of the installation and pre-loading process, including torque or tension control methods Identification of applicable standards and a compliance assessment against them Provision of existing validated test evidence, or proposal and execution of a proportionate test programme to demonstrate compliance where required by Eurocode Certification of solution across defined usage scenarios including bolt and application variants (MS1, AMI, MSS and etc) Preparation of a technical evidence pack suitable for submission to national SES structures Assessment of whole-life cost, durability and maintenance implications ### Identification of risks and proposed mitigations Consideration of roll-out requirements, including tooling, training and quality assurance Determination of risk posed to National Highways through historical deployment of non-compliant fasteners ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5e85052b-467b-4647-a558-961a721d6b59) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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