Award

Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 16:02

Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement project, led by Fife Council, focuses on improving infrastructure and facilities along the coastal path. With the procurement categorised under goods, specifically signage, it took place in the UK region of Fife (UKM72). This procurement, initiated under an open procedure, has transitioned from tender to award stage, with significant movement documented up to July 2025. The procurement was part of an open procedure subject to the regulations of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015, supporting potential additional purchases within this framework. Initially active, the tender process allowed for electronic submission of bids, prioritising quality and price in its evaluation criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the signage and infrastructure sectors seeking to expand their operations. Companies capable of delivering quality site signage solutions with an emphasis on community benefits, social value, and adherence to environmental standards will find favourable opportunities within this contract. With Fife Council's commitment to enhancing local economic development, businesses aligned with sustainability goals and possessing the relevant insurances and technical capabilities are well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. The contract, awarded to Border Signs & Graphics, underlines the competitive nature of the process while highlighting the importance of regional suppliers compliant with strict procurement and project delivery standards.

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Notice Title

Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement

Notice Description

Fife Council and FCCT are looking at improving site infrastructure and facilities on the coastal path and as part of this improvement they are looking at reviewing and replacing the existing orientation signage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council and FCCT are looking at improving site infrastructure and facilities on the coastal path and as part of this improvement they are looking at reviewing and replacing the existing orientation signage.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040657-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,778 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dawn Alice Watson
Contact Email
dawn.watson@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS

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