Award

Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 13:33

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the design and installation of signage at Stewart Park, specifically targeting the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum to enhance its visibility. This tender, which falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, was conducted using an open competition procurement method suitable for below threshold projects. The initial tender was released on 23rd October 2025, with the tender period closing on 3rd November 2025. The award was made active on 14th November 2025, finalising the contract on 28th November 2025. The contract, valued at £12,410, will commence on 2nd January 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2026, with services provided in the UKC12 region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in signage and wayfinding solutions. The successful delivery of this contract can establish the supplier's credibility and potentially lead to further collaborations with public sector clients. The project is accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), highlighted by the open and competitive nature of the procurement process. Companies with expertise in creating strategic signage that improves visitor experiences in public spaces are especially well-suited to such contracts, allowing them to leverage this project as a case study for securing future business in the museum and cultural sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Museums is seeking a signage and wayfinding strategy for Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, located in Stewart Park.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078093-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks 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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
1
Supplier Name

BORDER SIGNS AND GRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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