Tender

The Supply of Identity Plates for Private Hire Vehicles & Hackney Carriages

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement titled "The Supply of Identity Plates for Private Hire Vehicles & Hackney Carriages." This opportunity falls under the industry category of signage and message signs, and it is located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the Council aims to establish a framework agreement to commence on 31st May 2026, lasting for four years with a potential break clause after two years. The tender submission deadline is set for 10th February 2026 at noon. The contract is valued at £600,000 gross and is intended to be a call-off to one provider without reopening competition.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in the design and fabrication of permanent signage and message signs, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality identity plates for vehicles. Companies that can offer environmentally friendly and efficient production processes will have a competitive edge, as the Council has expressed an interest in recyclable materials and streamlined manufacturing steps. Ideal participants include suppliers with experience in delivering bespoke print services for municipal projects, encouraging quality, social value, and competitive pricing, as evaluated by the Council's award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Identity Plates for Private Hire Vehicles & Hackney Carriages

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council wishes to establish a framework agreement for the provision of supply of identity plates for private hire vehicles and hackney carriages. The scope of the proposed single framework agreement will include the supply and printing (as directed by the Council i.e., with provision for insertion of registration number, number of passengers, expiry date and plate number) of the following, all of which will be a single piece of laminate, or any other such material appropriate to the task (ideally recyclable). Ideally the task will require as few processes as possible. Private Hire Plates - printed as directed by the Council Private Hire Front Windscreen Card Semi-Permanent Window Flash Hackney Carriage Plates The framework agreement will commence 31st May 2026 and will be in place for 4 years with a break clause after year 2 subject to satisfactory performance and budgetary availability. The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 10th February 2026 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060764
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003781-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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