Planning

National Signage Framework

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is initiating the procurement process for a National Signage Framework, currently in the planning stage. This project is set to be located in the United Kingdom and falls within the goods category, specifically targeting the signage industry. The framework is proposed to be divided into four lots, addressing panels and timber structures with and without installation. Interested businesses are encouraged to express interest by 30th January 2026, during the scheduled market engagement period, following which a future notice is anticipated by 13th February 2026. The framework agreement is intended to start on 13th July 2026 and conclude by 11th July 2030. Sam Harris is the primary contact point at 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in signage and timber structures, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process aims to understand supplier interest and capability, which could lead to innovative approaches to project delivery. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and/or installing signage or timber structures will find this framework conducive to long-term growth. By engaging with the Forestry Commission during the market engagement phase, businesses can contribute to shaping the tender process while potentially gaining access to a substantial gross contract value of £2,400,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Signage Framework

Notice Description

Forestry England are seeking suppliers for a National Signage Framework. The proposal is to split this requirement into 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Panels and timber structures (with installation) Lot 2 - Timber structures only (with installation) Lot 3 - Panels and timber structures (without installation) Lot 4 - Timber structures only (without installation) The purpose of this market engagement is to understand supplier interest, capability and capacity and inform the development of the future tender process (including the delivery model & exploring any innovative approaches).

Planning Information

To express interest in this opportunity, please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk, clearly marking your message “For the attention of Sam Harris.” Forestry England will then engage with interested suppliers during this market engagement period to help inform and shape the future tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083611-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Sam Harris
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
0300 067 4000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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