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Signage contract NE & EA (Direct Award)

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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15 Apr 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has concluded a public procurement process for a signage contract covering the North East & East Anglia regions. This selective procurement process, defined as a call-off from a framework agreement, was in the category of goods under the industry classification of "Signage" (CPV code 34928470). The awarded contract, valued at £1,100,000 GBP, will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. The primary delivery locations include the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. This procurement process was in the Award stage at the last recorded update on 15 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of signage products, particularly those with the capabilities to deliver both bespoke and standard signage solutions. The awarded supplier, Wood&Wood International Signs Ltd, indicates a precedent for well-established companies in this field to secure substantial contracts through selective procurement methods. Businesses seeking to grow by establishing contracts with high-profile government departments like DEFRA would benefit from monitoring similar opportunities within framework agreements, enhancing their visibility and readiness for future tenders.

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Notice Title

Signage contract NE & EA (Direct Award)

Notice Description

Signage contract NE & EA (Direct Award)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36636fc2-0dea-4b16-b18f-8746d46de904
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a63f2356-8407-4079-acc1-a19be5396d53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOD&WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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