{
  "id": 9609635,
  "title": "Orihuela puts €207,000 road sign supply contract out to tender",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/orihuela-puts-207-000-road-sign-supply-contract-out-to-tender",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T10:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/09/24/orihuela-puts-e207000-road-sign-supply-contract-out-to-tender/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orihuela's city council has opened a €207,000 contract for road signs and traffic marking materials across the municipality. The bidding period for the contract, which includes upright signs, plates, panels, posts, fixings, bollards, speed strips, paint, and other materials, will remain open until October 8th. The contract is split into two lots: one covering Orihuela city, its suburbs, and the rest of the municipality, and another exclusively for Orihuela Costa. The total amount includes VAT. Councillor Mónica Pastor explained that the council requires a consistent and reliable supply of materials to ensure road signs remain visible, accurate, and well-maintained. Over time, signs can degrade or suffer damage from vandalism and accidents, necessitating timely replacements. The tender documents are accessible on the public procurement platform, with bids due by October 8th.",
  "summary": "The contract has separate lots for Orihuela Costa and the rest of the municipality, with bids open until 8 October. Orihuela City Council has put a €207,000 contract out to tender for road signs and other traffic marking materials across the municipality. The contract covers upright traffic signs, supplementary plates, information panels, posts and fixings, […] The post Orihuela puts €207,000…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}