Award

Messages for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) Licence Renewal Maintenance Service and On-Going Purchase of Units

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

09 Mar 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by West Midlands Combined Authority consists of an awarded contract for the renewal and ongoing maintenance of licences for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS), alongside the potential purchase of additional units. This service falls under the industry category of variable message signs and signage. The contract, valued at £54,600, operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at 'Award'. The contract period spans from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd December 2026, focusing on delivery within the West Midlands region. The tender process concluded by 1st December 2025, and the award was published on 9th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in signage and message display systems, especially SMEs, as the contract's nature supports long-term engagement for service renewal and unit supply. Businesses with capabilities in software licensing and maintenance for variable message sign services are well-suited to compete, given the focus on consolidating these services into a single contract. With West Midlands Combined Authority acting as the buying organization, companies striving to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, particularly in the West Midlands region, could see substantial growth opportunities through such partnerships.

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Notice Title

Messages for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) Licence Renewal Maintenance Service and On-Going Purchase of Units

Notice Description

This contract will consolidate the ongoing software licensing, maintenance and support services for the PVMS fleet into a single, longer-term contract that also includes the ability to purchase additional units as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcb3d5a0-0f78-4fef-94fd-52404de9353f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21779349-b542-409d-b8e0-6b0311779049
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34924000 - Variable message signs

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MVIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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