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ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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15 May 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals" was overseen by National Highways and involved the procurement of assets for the supply, installation, and commissioning of electronic messaging signs within the A38 Saltash Tunnel, classified under the industry category "Installation of road signals". The buying organisation is National Highways, located in England at Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, with the procurement stage marked as 'award'. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 22nd April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is 607,795.85 GBP, reflecting the most current details as of 2nd January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road signal installation and related electronic technologies. Companies that have experience in dealing with public infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of delivering complex signal systems, will find this an attractive prospect. The opportunity is well-suited to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business growth across sectors involved with transport infrastructure and electronic signage. The awarded contract to Colas Limited highlights the potential for businesses aiming to collaborate with governmental bodies like National Highways, leveraging their framework agreements to secure substantial contracts within the UK and potentially wider European markets.

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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.

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/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£607,795 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£607,795 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
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

Notice Documents

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