Award

Signage and Wayfinding Services

PENRITH TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 16:38

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 11:15

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 10:43

Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Penrith Town Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the Signage and Wayfinding Services project, awarding the contract to Trueform Engineering Limited. The contract will involve the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and removal of wayfinding signage across Penrith Town Centre. With an open procurement method, the tender attracted eight bids from SMEs, and the award was made on 15 December 2025. The project is scheduled to start on 13 January 2026 and continue until 31 July 2036. This falls under the "works" category, focusing on signage and related items alongside street signs and construction work.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialised in signage production and installation, especially those with experience in design and fabrication. The project scope includes content creation and the need for long-term maintenance, opening avenues for firms skilled in project management within urban settings. Trueform Engineering Limited, known for its expertise in these areas, won the contract, highlighting the value of quality, experience, and compliance over price. Businesses in related fields looking to expand their operational reach in the UKD region could find this category highly lucrative for growth and strategic positioning in government-led public works projects.

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Notice Title

Signage and Wayfinding Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083540-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENRITH TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ian Parker
Contact Email
office@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441768899773

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA11 7XR
Post Town
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

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