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P2347 Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) Camera Signs - Market Engagement Exercise

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 14:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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24 Apr 2026 at 15:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is undertaking a Market Engagement Exercise as part of a procurement process for the installation of Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) Camera Signs. This initiative falls under the services category within the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submitting the market testing questionnaire set for 11th May 2026 at 12pm. Clarification questions regarding the engagement can be submitted from 24th April to 7th May 2026. The project will be executed in the UKG31 region, starting from 10th August 2026 and concluding by 9th February 2027.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport equipment and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria favour them. Companies with expertise in infrastructure support, enforcement technology, and signage installation will find this tender especially beneficial. Given the scale and public authority nature of the project, successful participation could lead to increased visibility and future collaboration with Birmingham City Council, potentially expanding one's portfolio in the governmental contracting sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P2347 Average Speed Enforcement (ASE) Camera Signs - Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

This is a Market Engagement Exercise for an upcoming procurement for a supplier to carry out the installation of Average Speed Enforcement Cameras Signs, including all necessary supporting infrastructure and associated works and signage removal of 'new 30 mph speed limit signage'. Please see the market engagement documentation for further details. If you are interested in participating in this pre-market engagement, please register online against the project via the Council's In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc A questionnaire is attached to those parties who express an interest on Intend in response to the UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this procurement project. Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this pre-market engagement must be made via this on-line process. Please report any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at cps@birmingham.gov.uk Suppliers may ask clarification questions regarding the market engagement exercise during the period 24/04/2026 - 07/05/2026 but these questions must be submitted via the project correspondence function on Intend. Interested parties must download a market testing questionnaire from the e-portal and submit completed questionnaires by 12pm (noon) on 11th May 2026.

Planning Information

This is a Market Engagement Exercise for an upcoming procurement for a supplier to carry out the installation of Average Speed Enforcement Cameras Signs, including all necessary supporting infrastructure and associated works and signage removal of ‘new 30 mph speed limit signage’. Please see the market engagement documentation for further details. If you are interested in participating in this pre-market engagement, please register online against the project via the Council’s In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc A questionnaire is attached to those parties who express an interest on Intend in response to the UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for this procurement project. Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this pre-market engagement must be made via this on-line process. Please report any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at cps@birmingham.gov.uk Suppliers may ask clarification questions regarding the market engagement exercise during the period 24/04/2026 – 07/05/2026 but these questions must be submitted via the project correspondence function on Intend. Interested parties must download a market testing questionnaire from the e-portal and submit completed questionnaires by 12pm (noon) on 11th May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038701-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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