Award

University Signage

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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02 Oct 2025 at 10:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed a procurement process for its cyclical signage requirements, awarding a 12-month contract to Allen Signs Limited. The contract began on 1st October 2025 and includes two potential 12-month extensions. Classified under the goods category, with additional services, this procurement falls within the infrastructure sector and is located in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was limited competition, under a threshold, and the legal basis cited is the UK Parliament Act 2023/54.

This tender provides a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in signage and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to establish themselves as preferred providers for one of Lincoln's key public authorities. Companies experienced in delivering and installing signage solutions can greatly benefit from competing in future extension options or similar contracts announced by public institutions like the University of Lincoln. The opportunity to engage in a consecutive multi-year contract can significantly bolster the growth prospects for suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University Signage

Notice Description

This is a contract details notice for cyclical signage requirements at the University. A 12-month contract has been awarded to Allen Signs Limited and commenced on 01 October 2025. There are 2 further 12-month extension options available. The supplier has been appointed as a preferred supplier for the provision of cyclical signage including delivery and installation, on an as required basis as directed by the Estates Space team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061596-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
Laura Simms
Contact Email
lsimms@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 2LG
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Nettleham
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLEN SIGNS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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