Award

Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 10:41

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 13:33

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park," aiming to enhance the visibility and accessibility of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The work involves identifying and implementing signage and wayfinding strategies within Stewart Park, located in the UKC12 region. The procurement stage progressed from tender to award, with the contract period spanning from 2 January 2026 to 31 January 2026, awarded to Border Signs and Graphics. The process adhered to UK legislative requirements and focused on delivering architectural and construction-oriented services aimed at public enhancement. Key procurement dates included the tender closure on 3 November 2025 and the active contract commencing at the start of 2026.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural, construction, and signage services. Given the emphasis on quality and innovation, businesses with strong backgrounds in design and tailoring bespoke solutions for public spaces are particularly suited for similar opportunities. Engaging in such publicly funded projects can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, enhance market presence, and provide a steady avenue for liquidity within the subset of public infrastructure improvement projects. Companies that are capable of flexible and prompt service delivery, with a reputation for quality, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders issued by sub-central government entities across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Museums seeks to commission a company to identify key sites for signage within the park, identify improvements to the exterior of the museum, suggest appropriate signage and wayfinding options, and produce and install agreed options.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,800 Under £100K
Awards Value
£12,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BORDER SIGNS AND GRAPHICS

BORDER SIGNS AND GRAPHIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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