--- title: "Clyde Tunnel Communication Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Clyde Tunnel Communication Services Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550047 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | £120,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 1DU | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550047 - 27 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544405 ## 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815509. 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