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Signage and Wayfinding Services

Penrith Town Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 11:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 11:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 10:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 10:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Penrith Town Council involves the provision of signage and wayfinding services in Penrith Town Centre. This comprehensive project includes the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of interpretation and wayfinding signage. The original tender was published in November 2025, with the procurement method described as "below threshold - open competition." The tendering period concluded on 8th December 2025, with the enquiry period ending earlier on 26th November 2025. The works category comprises of construction, street signs, and repair and maintenance services, covering locations in the UK, primarily in the region UKD1. The contract has been awarded and signed on 25th February 2026, with the completion status noted as "active." It covers a ten-year span from this start date until 31st July 2036, and allows for variations in signage types and designs.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and signage-related services. Companies with expertise in design work, signage fabrication, and repair activities will find the project well-aligned with their skill set. With the contract valued at approximately £170,676.93, it offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a tangible avenue for growth, fostering potential long-term collaboration with local government entities. Businesses aiming to expand their footprint in Penrith can benefit from the visibility and practical impact of the signage project, contributing to enhanced urban navigation and community engagement. TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, identified as the supplier, highlights the opportunity for similar companies within the region to engage in open competitions for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Signage and Wayfinding Services

Notice Description

The design, content creation, fabrication, installation, maintenance and removal of existing interpretation and wayfinding signage in Penrith Town Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

34992300 - Street signs

44423400 - Signs and related items

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,580 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£155,580 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£170,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£170,676 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Penrith Town Council
Additional Buyers

PENRITH TOWN COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA11 7XR
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Penrith North
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED

Further Information

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