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CBC-1912-Q-PL Street Sign Contractor - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "CBC-1912-Q-PL Street Sign Contractor", awarded to Auckland Manufacturing Ltd, trading as PGM signs, with a contract value of £30,000. This contract relates to signage, street, sign posts, and road signs, aligning with the services industry category. Utilising a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure, the tender period concluded on 16th February 2026, and the contract will commence on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027. Delivery will span diverse locations including the United Kingdom and several global regions. The council is situated in Priory House, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, under the contact of Paula Lamb.

This tender presents a significant business development opportunity particularly for established sign manufacturing and installation firms that are capable of fulfilling contracts of this nature. As Auckland Manufacturing Ltd has won the award, similar companies could consider expanding their operations or forming partnerships to offer competitive services in these regions. Although the suitability assessment noted the contract was not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses in the signage sector or those with capabilities for international delivery and operation could find potential growth through such procurement engagements, diversifying service locations and contract portfolios.

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Notice Title

CBC-1912-Q-PL Street Sign Contractor - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Auckland Manufacturing to carry out CBC-1912-Q-RM Street Sign Contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08930341-faf0-4f3b-bd4b-e04fdb041bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/656a0d97-7a7f-43be-b57b-c42eafb55c25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34928472 - Sign posts

34992200 - Road signs

34992300 - Street signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUCKLAND MANUFACTURING LTD T/A PGM SIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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