Tender

Town Centre Wayfinding - Supply and Install

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 14:21

Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has initiated an active tender process for the project titled "Town Centre Wayfinding - Supply and Install". This procurement involves the supply and installation of wayfinding items, including Finger Posts and Totems, specifically for Warrington Town Centre located in the UKD61 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competition, suitable for below-threshold values, with a total contract value of £100,000 (net of VAT but including £120,000 gross). Business entities interested in this opportunity should note that the tender period ends on 25th July 2025 at 12:00 PM, with all inquiries expected to be submitted by 18th July 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8th September 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2026. This aligns with the industry category of signage and marker posts, identified by CPV codes such as 34928410 and 34928470.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in signage, urban furniture, and related items, particularly those with experience in public infrastructure projects. Given the breakdown of the award criteria, with 60% allocated to price and 40% to quality, competitive pricing strategies combined with high-quality delivery could be decisive in winning the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement process highlights suitability for SME participants. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, possibly opening up avenues for further collaborations with local government bodies like Warrington Borough Council. Overall, this procurement offers a substantial platform for business growth and capability showcasing within a competitive yet accessible procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Town Centre Wayfinding - Supply and Install

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council are seeking a supplier to supply and install wayfinding items for Warrington Town Centre. This will include Finger Posts and Totems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05449c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032663-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928410 - Marker posts

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34928472 - Sign posts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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