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ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals

National Highways Limited

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured the assets, supply, installation and commissioning of electronic messaging signs for the renewal of the A38 Saltash Tunnel signs and signals. This is electronic road-sign and road-signal installation work, classified under CPV 45233294. The requirement covers the complete delivery of the messaging-sign system, including supplying the equipment, installing it at the tunnel and commissioning it for operation. The work is associated with the A38 Saltash Tunnel in Saltash, Cornwall. National Highways is the public-sector buyer. The opportunity is relevant to businesses that provide electronic variable-message signs, traffic-management systems, road-sign installation, electrical infrastructure or commissioning services, particularly where they can deliver an integrated equipment-and-installation package for a major-road tunnel environment.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 11 December 2023 at 12:00. The award date was 10 April 2024. Two active award records are published separately to Colas Limted: the first is valued at £607,795.85 and covers 22 April 2024 to 31 March 2026; the second is valued at £675,825.74 and covers 22 April 2024 to 31 March 2027. The wider tender value is £675,825.74. The evaluation basis recorded is the framework call-off procedure. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. No lots are identified.

This award demonstrates National Highways’ demand for integrated electronic messaging-sign work on a strategic-road tunnel scheme, combining equipment supply with installation and commissioning. A credible future supplier would need practical capability in variable-message or electronic road signs, traffic signals and associated roadside electrical systems, together with the resources to install and bring the equipment into service safely in a tunnel setting. Experience coordinating hardware, site installation, testing and commissioning would be relevant, as the requirement was not limited to supplying equipment. The selected supplier is recorded as an SME, indicating that businesses of comparable scale can be positioned for this type of work. Firms able to access and operate through the relevant framework route, and to demonstrate delivery of complete tunnel signs-and-signals packages, would be best placed when this buyer next requires similar services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals

Notice Description

The procurement of assets, supply, installation, and commissioning of electronic messaging signs for the A38 Saltash Tunnel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a2bcab-fa8b-4e42-9195-d9e2754394ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891c488f-e4f9-46fe-8ad3-a714f502c956
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233294 - Installation of road signals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£675,825 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,283,620 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways Limited
Additional Buyers

National Highways

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Colas Limted

Further Information

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