Award

Project for speed limit sign removal and installation

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Aug 2025 at 11:16

TenderUpdate

13 May 2025 at 15:46

Tender

13 May 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Project for speed limit sign removal and installation," which falls under the industry category of works related to road signs and signage. The awardee of the contract is R W Services Contractors Ltd. The project is located in Birmingham within the region UKG31, and the procurement was conducted under the open competition method, below threshold. The contracting process initiated as a tender and has now concluded with the contract status being active. Essential dates include the contract period beginning on 1st September 2025 and ending on 17th October 2025. The associated procurement documents were last updated on 12th August 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, specifically those specialising in road signage, traffic management, and associated electrical works. With the project requiring removal and installation of speed limit signs, large contractors like R W Services Contractors Ltd are well-suited due to their resources and expertise. However, smaller enterprises and SMEs active in signage and road works might find lots within similar projects viable for participation, given the Council's practice of conducting open competition and invitation to register on their e-tendering system. The division into lots and emphasis on quality and price in the award criteria ensures that businesses with competitive offerings can vie for future opportunities, potentially fostering significant business growth in the regional public works sector.

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Notice Title

Project for speed limit sign removal and installation

Notice Description

For the provision of removal and installation of speed limit signs and associated works for the 40mph Speed Limit Review Scheme.

Lot Information

North Birmingham

North Birmingham will require a contractor to remove, remove and replace, or install new speed limit and speed limit related signage, including for civil engineering and any associated electrical works, traffic management, management and supervision, and Prelims including welfare provision.

East Birmingham

East Birmingham will require a contractor to remove, remove and replace, or install new speed limit and speed limit related signage, including for civil engineering and any associated electrical works, traffic management, management and supervision, and Prelims including welfare provision.

South/West Birmingham

South/West Birmingham will require a contractor to remove, remove and replace, or install new speed limit and speed limit related signage, including for civil engineering and any associated electrical works, traffic management, management and supervision, and Prelims including welfare provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051263
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047977-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

34922100 - Road markings

34928470 - Signage

34992200 - Road signs

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233290 - Installation of road signs

45233294 - Installation of road signals

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,331 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
etendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R W SERVICES CONTRACTORS

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