Award

Temporary, Event and Building Signage - 2024

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 11:32

Tender

19 Apr 2024 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire, located in Hatfield, UKH23 region, procured a contract under an open procedure for the provision of temporary, event, and building signage. This goods procurement, classified under CPV code 44423400, was initiated in 2024 with an estimated contract value of £725,000. The tender period concluded on 20th May 2024, and the contract was eventually awarded to Herts Signs & Graphics for £790,000, with the contract being signed on 1st December 2024. The contract is set for three years, with options for two additional 12-month extensions based on contractor performance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the signage and related goods industry, especially those positioned to deliver high-quality production at competitive prices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in signage can particularly benefit from such public contracts, which could facilitate substantial business growth by securing long-term contracts. With the focus on both quality and cost efficiency, businesses specialising in custom signage solutions and innovative production technologies are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Temporary, Event and Building Signage - 2024

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is looking to award a single source contract to a suitably experienced Contractor for the supply Temporary, Event and Building Signage

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Hertfordshire is looking to award a single source contract to a suitably experienced Contractor for the supply Temporary, Event and Building Signage. The contract shall be let for three years, with two additional 12 month extensions, subject to contractor performance.

Renewal: Yes, 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045398
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017586-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d.evershed@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERTS SIGNS & GRAPHICS

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