Tender

Tourist Information Point Design and Fabrication

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Test Valley Borough Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "Tourist Information Point Design and Fabrication." This initiative falls under the industry categories of design consultancy services, computer equipment and supplies, fabrication work, and tourist information services, aimed at enhancing the local tourism economy. The council is in the tender stage of procurement, employing an open competition method for contracts classified as below threshold. The project involves the creation of Tourist Information Points at locations throughout Test Valley, UK, intended to offer tourists access to local attractions and services. The tender, worth an estimated £15,000 with a possible extension up to £18,000, anticipates a submission deadline on 3rd November 2025, followed by a contract period running from 17th November 2025 to 30th March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in design and fabrication of digital interfaces and structures, particularly those with experience in creating tourist-centric information and guidance platforms. Companies adept in integrating technology with physical installations to enhance user engagement will find this project suitable. Additionally, firms with a background in delivering administrative services related to tourism will be well-suited to contribute. The open procurement method ensures a wide pool of competitors, allowing diverse expertise to be brought to the table, thus fostering business growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Tourist Information Point Design and Fabrication

Notice Description

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) is changing how it delivers tourism support across the Borough. Part of this change is to roll out Tourist Information Points (TIPs) at different indoor locations across the Test Valley. As part of our commitment to enhancing the visitor experience and promoting the local tourism economy, we wish to commission the design and fabrication of a self-service Tourist Information Point. This installation will serve as a digital and physical touchpoint for visitors, offering intuitive access to local attractions, services, and experiences. Test Valley Borough Council wishes to appoint a designer that will design and fabricate an engaging Tourist Information Point board that provides visitors with clear information. The board must be intuitive and provide inspiration to visit local attractions. Tourist Information Points will be installed in up to 10 different sites across Test Valley. Any potential tenderer may want to consider referring to the Isle of Wight Tourist Information Points or the New Forest Information Points.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064798-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

45255400 - Fabrication work

63513000 - Tourist information services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 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
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Owers
Contact Email
dowers@testvalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01264368000

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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