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# SWARCO UK & IRELAND LTD

Public sector contracts won, from published award notices

Large business [Companies House 01490333](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01490333)

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Contracts won

116

since 16 Jan 2017

Total awarded

£299,803,964

where values were published

Buyers

55

public bodies

Latest win

18 Sept 2026

##  Contracts ending soon

Contracts ending in the next 18 months. Buyers usually re-tender before the end date, so these are openings for competitors.

- [PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-9ecc-7191-9417-389277c387d1/pla26085-upgrade-of-vms-flood-sign) [Torbay Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/torbay-council)

    £26,295

    Ends 24 Oct 2026
- [WCC Artificial Intelligence Sensor Framework](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-924f-7343-8200-7b9b83038840/wcc-artificial-intelligence-sensor-framework) [Warwickshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/warwickshire-county-council)

    Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling

    Ends 30 Oct 2026
- [Extension of Highways Improvement Contract - Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems (SWARCO)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-c959-737c-b23e-81f34b21abbe/extension-of-highways-improvement-contract-lot-4-intelligent-transport-syste) [Southend-on-Sea City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-city-council)

    £150,000

    Ends 31 Oct 2026
- [Public Realm Phase 2 Part 2 Traffic Signals](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-119d-71af-8f88-267f1c5f0bf6/public-realm-phase-2-part-2-traffic-signals) [Wolverhampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council)

    £140,814

    Ends 31 Mar 2027
- [PLA25124 Shiphay Lane - Toucan Crossing Signals Installation](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bde-afd2-707a-958d-f5d96629b56f/pla25124-shiphay-lane-toucan-crossing-signals-installation) [Torbay Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/torbay-council)

    £31,178

    Ends 31 Mar 2027
- [COV - Supply and install 6no. VASs as per quote VM27539](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/1362/contracts-register)From the council contract register

    [Coventry City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-city-council)

    £23,781

    Ends 31 Mar 2027
- [ORT0115 - Signs and Signals (AMI and VMS) Modernisation & Refresh - Extension](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d14-7926-7206-bae7-91b39142acc4/ort0115-signs-and-signals-ami-and-vms-modernisation-refresh-extension) [National Highways](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways)

    £2,415,000

    Ends 31 Mar 2027
- [Provision of Hosted Urban Traffic Control Systems and Outstation upgrades and ongoing maintenance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c86-a113-733b-9f98-8c00fdac0ffd/provision-of-hosted-urban-traffic-control-systems-and-outstation-upgrades-and-on) [Doncaster Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/doncaster-council)

    £365,000

    Ends 31 Mar 2027
- [SLOW DOWN school signs INCL warranty](https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/media/ntcg0ezv/contract-register-for-publication-2026-10-12-22-44-43.xlsx)From the council contract register

    [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)

    £15,636

    Ends 1 Apr 2027
- [PLACE1151H Direct Award of Contract for interim period for Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Intelligent Transport Systems](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d19-0581-7202-be9b-87a0bc93af05/place1151h-direct-award-of-contract-for-interim-period-for-design-supply-insta) [Derbyshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council)

    £12,000,000

    Ends 30 Apr 2027

##  Recent contract awards

- [Public Realm Phase 2 Part 2 Traffic Signals](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-119d-71af-8f88-267f1c5f0bf6/public-realm-phase-2-part-2-traffic-signals) [Wolverhampton City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council)

    £140,814

    18 Sept 2026
- [My City System - traffic signal management](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-0f7b-712c-9ad3-dd5956e295be/my-city-system-traffic-signal-management) [Southend-on-Sea City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-city-council)

    £65,000

    19 Aug 2026
- [AT1372 Vehicle Management System and Parking Guidance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be7-d5db-7168-a91b-4a24cf25a1a6/at1372-vehicle-management-system-and-parking-guidance) [Luton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/luton-council)

    £1,082,000

    6 Aug 2026
- [AT1372 Vehicle Management System and Parking Guidance](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be6-5f47-71da-9fe1-0cef2f80b575/at1372-vehicle-management-system-and-parking-guidance) [Luton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/luton-council)

    £600,000

    6 Aug 2026
- [Supply 4 no solar powered timer-activated wig-wags to TSRGD Diagram 4004 with surround plate featuring diagram 545 ‘Children crossing to a school or playground ahead’ with supplementary ’20 when lights flash’ panel on yellow background.](https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/media/ntcg0ezv/contract-register-for-publication-2026-10-12-22-44-43.xlsx)From the council contract register

    [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)

    £9,783

    26 Jun 2026
- [Extension of Highways Improvement Contract - Lot 4 - Intelligent Transport Systems (SWARCO)](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be2-c959-737c-b23e-81f34b21abbe/extension-of-highways-improvement-contract-lot-4-intelligent-transport-syste) [Southend-on-Sea City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-city-council)

    £150,000

    19 Jun 2026
- [PLA25124 Shiphay Lane - Toucan Crossing Signals Installation](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bde-afd2-707a-958d-f5d96629b56f/pla25124-shiphay-lane-toucan-crossing-signals-installation) [Torbay Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/torbay-council)

    £31,178

    20 May 2026
- [Vehicle Activated Signs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-9fed-732c-b0bc-fb4c8c6c95c8/vehicle-activated-signs) [Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/redcar-and-cleveland-borough-council)

    £160,000

    14 May 2026
- [PLACE1151H Direct Award of Contract for interim period for Design, Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Intelligent Transport Systems](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d19-0581-7202-be9b-87a0bc93af05/place1151h-direct-award-of-contract-for-interim-period-for-design-supply-insta) [Derbyshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council)

    £12,000,000

    30 Apr 2026
- [PLA26085 Upgrade of VMS Flood sign](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-9ecc-7191-9417-389277c387d1/pla26085-upgrade-of-vms-flood-sign) [Torbay Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/torbay-council)

    £26,295

    24 Apr 2026
- [SLOW DOWN school signs INCL warranty](https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/media/ntcg0ezv/contract-register-for-publication-2026-10-12-22-44-43.xlsx)From the council contract register

    [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)

    £15,636

    24 Apr 2026
- [COV - AMC for Traffic Signs](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/1362/contracts-register)From the council contract register

    [Coventry City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-city-council)

    £250,263

    1 Apr 2026
- [ORT0174 MIDAS Outstations RIS 3 - SWARCO](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d25-0020-71fd-a0a6-d2b9d7c031a9/ort0174-midas-outstations-ris-3-swarco) [National Highways Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited)

    £7,478,241

    26 Mar 2026
- [344\_26 Signs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-297a-716b-92b1-31769d5feb63/344-26-signs) [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo)

    Value not counted: framework or estimated ceiling

    26 Mar 2026
- [COV - Supply and install 6no. VASs as per quote VM27539](https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/1362/contracts-register)From the council contract register

    [Coventry City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/coventry-city-council)

    £23,781

    25 Mar 2026

## Companies House

Status

Active

Incorporated

11 Apr 1980 (46 yrs)

Accounts

Full

Industry

Manufacture of other electrical equipment

[View filing history](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01490333)

## Who they win from

- [National Highways 14 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways)
- [Derby City Council 6 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derby-city-council)
- [City of Doncaster Council 6 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/city-of-doncaster-council)
- [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 5 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council)
- [National Highways Limited 4 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways-limited)
- [Wolverhampton City Council 4 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wolverhampton-city-council)
- [Luton Council 4 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/luton-council)
- [Derbyshire County Council 3 wins](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council)

## Latest accounts

Turnover

£80,168,752

Profit or loss

£2,503,983

Net assets

£19,491,898

Cash

£768,173

Employees

416

Year to 31 Dec 2025, from accounts filed at Companies House.

## How fast they pay suppliers

32 days on average (previously 36)

55% of invoices paid within 30 days · 3% after 60 days · 2% not paid within agreed terms

[Report for 30 Jun 2026 (GOV.UK)](https://check-payment-practices.service.gov.uk/report/114897)

## Bids named on award notices

Bid for 2 contracts: won 1, lost 1.

- [Lost: Norfolk County Council](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-51e9-70e7-b465-7fa5013e98ac) 22 Jul 2026

Award notices have listed every bidder only since the Procurement Act (February 2025).

## Paid by (last 12 months)

- [Derbyshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-county-council) £7,391,009
- [Department for Transport](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-transport) £605,436
- [Leicester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leicester-city-council) £510,175
- [Leeds City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leeds-city-council) £425,219
- [Midlothian Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/midlothian-council) £364,569
- [Southend-on-Sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) £344,249
- [Lincolnshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/lincolnshire-county-council) £259,665
- [Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/barnsley-metropolitan-borough-council) £199,279

From councils' published spending over £500.

## On government frameworks

- [Transport Technology](https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6347)RM6347 · ends 22 Oct 2027

## What they win

- [Transport equipment & vehicles](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) 38
- [Repair & maintenance services](https://tendernation.io/sectors/repair-maintenance) 18
- [Construction work](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) 12
- [IT services](https://tendernation.io/sectors/it-services) 8
- [Logistics & travel services](https://tendernation.io/sectors/logistics-travel-services) 4
- [Software packages & information systems](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems) 3

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