Tender

00431-AST Safety Signage

STONEWATER LIMITED

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Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Stonewater Limited is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of fire safety signage, as part of a low-complexity procurement process. The procurement is categorised under "Signs and related items" within the goods industry, and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender is currently in the active phase and includes a submission deadline of 28th January 2026, with queries closing on 21st January 2026. The contract will be delivered in the United Kingdom, with an approximate value of £742,000. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and could potentially extend to 31st March 2031 if renewed under agreed terms. This procurement is carried out under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial potential for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in signage and fire safety goods. Companies that can provide competitively priced, quality signage solutions are well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The tender prioritises price, with a 70% weight in the award criteria, while ensuring quality standards are met. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible to compete, providing an excellent opportunity for local businesses to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public authority. The straightforward nature of this procurement allows businesses with readily available, compliant products to effectively compete and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

00431-AST Safety Signage

Notice Description

This procurement relates to the straightforward supply and installation of fire safety signage, a low-complexity and low-value requirement with well-established specifications and market availability. As such, the contracting authority determined that preliminary market engagement was not necessary. The scope, standards, and delivery expectations for fire safety signage are clearly defined and widely understood within the supplier market. No significant innovation, bespoke design, or supplier input was required to shape the procurement strategy or specification. Therefore, a PME Notice was not published prior to the Tender Notice. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Whetstone:-Signs-and-related-items./69UH8672V3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/69UH8672V3

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Possible extensions as described in the tender document and contract on a 12 month plus 12 month basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085425-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£742,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£742,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
STONEWATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Gemma Wheatley
Contact Email
gemma.wheatley@stonewater.org
Contact Phone
+44 1384471065

Buyer Location

Locality
WHETSTONE
Postcode
LE8 6EP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
North Whetstone
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

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