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Contract for Canopy Signage, Lightboxes and Totems as part of a wider Swansea Market external entrance improvements scheme

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Award

02 Oct 2025 at 13:44

Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea commissioned a project titled "Contract for Canopy Signage, Lightboxes and Totems as part of a wider Swansea Market external entrance improvements scheme," falling under the works category. This project, located in Swansea, Wales (region UKL18), involves enhancing the entrances to Swansea Market to increase their visibility and security while promoting an inviting atmosphere. The procurement was executed via an open competition method, categorized below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025, with an active status scheduled from 29th September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The legal basis for this tender is grounded in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender aims to provide significant opportunities for businesses specialising in signage, electrical machinery, and construction work. Ideal candidates for this project would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating visually compelling signage solutions and constructing functional totems and lightboxes. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety standards, offer robust warranties and maintenance services, and effectively manage planning and delivery processes could particularly benefit from engaging with such a strategic project. The tender's emphasis on quality alongside competitive pricing enhances prospects for SMEs to augment their portfolios while contributing to improving a local landmark.

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Notice Title

Contract for Canopy Signage, Lightboxes and Totems as part of a wider Swansea Market external entrance improvements scheme

Notice Description

Swansea Market is an award-winning indoor market at the heart of Swansea city centre, owned and operated by Swansea Council. The facility is managed by City Centre Management. The Council is undertaking improvement works to the Market's external entrances on Oxford Street, Whitewalls and Union Street. The objective is to improve the visibility and security of the entrances, whilst creating a welcoming environment for customers and traders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05544d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061789-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34928470 - Signage

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£94,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£94,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,260 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Sarah Lawton
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS

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