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Clyde Tunnel Communication Services

Glasgow City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has initiated an open tender process, titled "Clyde Tunnel Communication Services," seeking professional consultancy services for critical safety and infrastructure upgrades within the Clyde Tunnel, located in the UKM82 region of Glasgow. The project's scope includes the design and supervision of the installation of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS), Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, and Radio Re-broadcast systems, aimed at improving tunnel safety and communication during emergencies. The tender, part of the public services category, began its submission window on 27th November 2025 and closes on 15th January 2026, with the award process commencing on that same day. A budget of £120,000 has been earmarked for this project, and electronic submissions are required for consideration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to traffic management and communication systems within transportation infrastructure. Companies with expertise in dynamic traffic signs, emergency communication systems, and SCADA system integration will find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The strategic importance of the Clyde Tunnel, serving approximately 65,000 vehicles daily, emphasizes the need for technological innovation and reliability that can foster business growth and improve safety standards. Organisations that meet Glasgow City Council's financial and technical selection criteria, including the relevant insurance requirements, stand to gain not only from the commercial reward but also from contributing towards community benefits embedded in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clyde Tunnel Communication Services

Notice Description

Glasgow City Council requires the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the design and supervision of critical safety and infrastructure upgrades within the Clyde Tunnel. The scope of this commission includes the design and oversight of the installation of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS), Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, and Radio Re-broadcast systems. These systems are essential to enhancing tunnel safety by enabling effective communication with the public and emergency services during incidents. In addition to the above, the commission includes electrical remediation works for the Clyde Tunnel Approach Underpasses Pump Rooms.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The council invites tender bids for the provision of professional services to support the design and supervision of key systems for the Clyde Tunnel. This includes the design and oversight of the installation of a Video Management System (VMS), Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA), and radio re-broadcast systems. These systems must be fully integrated with the tunnel's existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which features the SIDERA Open Platform, an advanced traffic management software used by transportation management centres to monitor and control roadside equipment and respond to incidents. The contract will cover the full lifecycle of the project, which is structured into four stages: design, works procurement, Supervision of the installation, and Maintenance period support. The appointed consultant will be responsible for the system design and the preparation of tender documentation. The services under this contract will be required until the end of the works maintenance period, which will last for two years following the completion of construction. In addition to the core scope, the tender also includes a separate design exercise for the electrical remediation of pumprooms located within six pedestrian underpasses on the approaches to the Clyde Tunnel. This element is to address apparatus currently in poor condition and must be developed in coordination with the wider tunnel systems design.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550047
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544405
    Clyde Tunnel Communication Services - Glasgow City Council requires the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the design and supervision of critical safety and infrastructure upgrades within the Clyde Tunnel. The scope of this commission includes the design and oversight of the installation of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS), Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, and Radio Re-broadcast systems. These systems are essential to enhancing tunnel safety by enabling effective communication with the public and emergency services during incidents. In addition to the above, the commission includes electrical remediation works for the Clyde Tunnel Approach Underpasses Pump Rooms.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550047
    Clyde Tunnel Communication Services - Glasgow City Council requires the appointment of a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake the design and supervision of critical safety and infrastructure upgrades within the Clyde Tunnel. The scope of this commission includes the design and oversight of the installation of Variable Messaging Signs (VMS), Public Address Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, and Radio Re-broadcast systems. These systems are essential to enhancing tunnel safety by enabling effective communication with the public and emergency services during incidents. In addition to the above, the commission includes electrical remediation works for the Clyde Tunnel Approach Underpasses Pump Rooms.

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