Award

Waters' Edge Visitor Centre Exhibition Displays

NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 14:48

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 14:28

Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

North Lincolnshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the provision of exhibition displays at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre, located in Scunthorpe, United Kingdom (region UKE13). The procurement, which falls under the category of 'goods', was initiated via an open competition below the threshold method and is now in the 'Award' stage following its completion. The winning bidder, Smith and Jones Design Consultants from Bristol, was awarded the contract on 4th December 2025, and it is valued at £80,000 GBP, with the contract running from 5th March to 13th June 2026. The exhibition equipment pertains primarily to display screens and touch screen monitors. Documents related to the contract award were published on 5th March 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in display and exhibition equipment to expand their client base and establish a foothold in the public sector. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders are those offering innovative solutions in educational infrastructure, particularly SMEs with capabilities to deliver multifunctional exhibition spaces. With possibilities for VCSEs also indicated, the procurement detailed a selection based on bids evaluated with 60% weighting on price and 40% on quality. This focus on quality alongside price underlines the potential for businesses that can provide cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions to gain significant growth and recognition.

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Notice Title

Waters' Edge Visitor Centre Exhibition Displays

Notice Description

Provision of exhibition displays for Waters' Edge Visitor Centre

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019985-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

30231300 - Display screens

30231320 - Touch screen monitors

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 13 Jun 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
NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCUNTHORPE
Postcode
DN15 6NL
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH AND JONES DESIGN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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