Tender

Signage and Wayfinding Services

PENRITH TOWN COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Penrith Town Council is seeking to procure services for the production and installation of wayfinding signage within Penrith Town Centre. The contracting process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procurement method allowing for competition below the threshold. Interested vendors should note that the deadline for submitting tenders is 8th December 2025, with the end of the enquiry period set for 26th November 2025. The primary category of this procurement falls under 'works', encompassing design, street signs, and maintenance activities within the UKD1 region of the United Kingdom. This project adheres to legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract is valid from 17th December 2025 until 31st July 2036.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in signage production and installation. Businesses with expertise in design, construction work, and long-term maintenance will find this project aligns well with their offerings. The contract's focus on quality and experience, reflected in the award criteria, encourages firms with a proven track record and local presence to participate. Given the open competition format, it presents an excellent chance for firms to enhance their portfolio by contributing to an essential public works project, ensuring compliance with regional standards and enhancing public amenities in Penrith.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Signage and Wayfinding Services

Notice Description

Penrith Town Council would like to procure the services of a Signage Production company to produce and install wayfinding signage in Penrith Town Centre. The overarching scope of the works requires: a) Finalising a design for the signage. b) Formatting the layout of the content on the interpretation panels. c) Panel and signage fabrication and manufacture. d) Removal of existing signage. e) Installation of the approved signage. f) Reinstatement of highway to the required standards. g) Maintenance to cover the life span of the signage for a period of 10 years from project completion.

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/071549-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 20253 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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