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title: "Messages for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) Licence Renewal Maintenance Service and On-Going Purchase of Units"
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# Messages for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) Licence Renewal Maintenance Service and On-Going Purchase of Units

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcb3d5a0-0f78-4fef-94fd-52404de9353f

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by West Midlands Combined Authority consists of an awarded contract for the renewal and ongoing maintenance of licences for Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS), alongside the potential purchase of additional units. This service falls under the industry category of variable message signs and signage. The contract, valued at £54,600, operates under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently at 'Award'. The contract period spans from 23rd December 2025 to 22nd December 2026, focusing on delivery within the West Midlands region. The tender process concluded by 1st December 2025, and the award was published on 9th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in signage and message display systems, especially SMEs, as the contract's nature supports long-term engagement for service renewal and unit supply. Businesses with capabilities in software licensing and maintenance for variable message sign services are well-suited to compete, given the focus on consolidating these services into a single contract. With West Midlands Combined Authority acting as the buying organization, companies striving to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, particularly in the West Midlands region, could see substantial growth opportunities through such partnerships.

## Notice

This contract will consolidate the ongoing software licensing, maintenance and support services for the PVMS fleet into a single, longer-term contract that also includes the ability to purchase additional units as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21779349-b542-409d-b8e0-6b0311779049 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2025 - 22 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,600 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MVIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34924000 - Variable message signs
- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21779349-b542-409d-b8e0-6b0311779049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21779349-b542-409d-b8e0-6b0311779049
  9th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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