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title: "ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals"
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# ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86a2bcab-fa8b-4e42-9195-d9e2754394ad

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "ORT0132 - A38 Saltash Tunnel Renewal - Signs and Signals" was overseen by National Highways and involved the procurement of assets for the supply, installation, and commissioning of electronic messaging signs within the A38 Saltash Tunnel, classified under the industry category "Installation of road signals". The buying organisation is National Highways, located in England at Bridge House, 1 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, with the procurement stage marked as 'award'. The tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spans from 22nd April 2024 to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is 607,795.85 GBP, reflecting the most current details as of 2nd January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road signal installation and related electronic technologies. Companies that have experience in dealing with public infrastructure projects, particularly those capable of delivering complex signal systems, will find this an attractive prospect. The opportunity is well-suited to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), encouraging diverse business growth across sectors involved with transport infrastructure and electronic signage. The awarded contract to Colas Limited highlights the potential for businesses aiming to collaborate with governmental bodies like National Highways, leveraging their framework agreements to secure substantial contracts within the UK and potentially wider European markets.

## Notice

The procurement of assets, supply, installation, and commissioning of electronic messaging signs for the A38 Saltash Tunnel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £607,795 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £607,795 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLAS LIMTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233294 - Installation of road signals

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230
- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230
- 23 Sep 2025 at 08:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230
- 15 May 2024 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27d3b780-19e7-41da-a66d-3f3a2c8ff230
  2nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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