Planning

University of Northumbria Signage and Wayfinding Display Branding Project

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Mar 2018 at 09:28

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Mar 2018 at 17:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Mar 2018 at 15:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria is initiating the "Signage and Wayfinding Display Branding Project" as part of its tendering process. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this project is currently at the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date set for 22nd March 2018 at 5pm. The procurement aims to enhance the university’s brand identity through a comprehensive update of its estate's signage and wayfinding displays, with a focus on suppliers experienced in similar projects. Relevant notifications for this opportunity have been published on Contracts Finder.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in signage, graphic design, and project management to grow. Companies that can demonstrate previous experience in managing end-to-end branding projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. The university is looking for partners capable of providing innovative design options and managing the procurement of new signage, suggesting that firms with a strong background in creative solutions and compliance with educational institutions’ financial regulations will find this project appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Northumbria Signage and Wayfinding Display Branding Project

Notice Description

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking expressions of interest from suppliers that can demonstrate previous experience in supporting clients to introduce and bring to life a new brand identity, through replacement of all estate signage and wayfinding displays. Northumbria is an ambitious, challenger institution. Our inspirational people, intellectual leadership and innovative thinking mean we can lead the way in a changing world. We are confident, bold, creative, energetic, inquisitive and warm. We are innovators, collaborators and leaders. Together we can Take on Tomorrow. #TakeOnTomorrow - is our new brand and the core platform for all of our campaigns and communications. We are seeking a new partner with a proven record for managing an end to end project solution, taking our new brand and bringing it to life throughout the university estate. Partners will be expected to provide a variety of design options conforming with brand guidelines, manage the procurement of all new signage in accordance with University financial regulations, and manage the delivery and replacement of all new installations as defined by the final agreed scheme. This will include liaising with local authority and managing any associated planning approvals. Expressions of interest will only be considered from providers that have proven previous experience in managing and delivering all aspects of the proposed project requirements. Suppliers are therefore requested to attach previous project examples of a similar size and nature to that of the Universities requirements. Responses to be received by 5pm Thursday 22nd March 2018. Moving forward the University intends to review all Expressions of Interest received with a view to shortlist a selection of appropriately experienced suppliers to invite to submit a formal tender proposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af9b9c24-1c60-4528-baec-9084ac191099
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e52dbad2-c504-450d-975b-4eb7cf0b879b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE2 1XE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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