Award

Links with Nature Signage

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 11:08

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Links with Nature Signage" project. This initiative involves the provision of greenspace signage across eleven sites in Sunderland's Coalfield area. The procurement was carried out through an open competition under the below-threshold procurement method. The contract, awarded on 17th November 2025, mandates the design, creation, and installation of the signage to be completed by 31st March 2026. F1PCD LTD T/A Onesign and Digital, a supplier based in Gateshead, was awarded the contract, valued at £35,245 net, effective from 19th November 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers robust business growth opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in design and signage within the public sector. By engaging in projects like this, businesses can enhance their portfolios and demonstrate capability in executing comprehensive public contracts. This procurement is particularly suitable for those who can provide eco-friendly signage solutions, thereby supporting the government's green initiatives. The focus on design and installation indicates an opportunity for creative firms that can deliver innovative and effective signage systems aligned with environmental objectives.

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Notice Title

Links with Nature Signage

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council are procuring green space signage for eleven sites in the Coalfield area of Sunderland as part of the Links with Nature project. The signage is to be developed, designed, created and installed with all works completed by 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074311-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F1PCD LTD T/A ONESIGN AND DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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