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Signage replacement project

SE TRAINS LIMITED

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26 Feb 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

SE TRAMS LIMITED is spearheading a procurement process for a project titled "Signage replacement project," set within the utilities industry category. The undertaking involves the manufacture and installation of signage across various regions of the United Kingdom, crucial for operational safety and accessibility compliance. SE TRAMS LIMITED, a public undertaking based in London, has completed the contracting stage as of 26 February 2026, awarding the contract directly to ATLAS UK LIMITED. The award entails a merchandise-heavy procurement within regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, with the project set to commence on 16 March 2026 and expected to conclude by 31 March 2026. The initiative arose from detailed station signage surveys undertaken in 2025, signifying urgency in execution.

The signage replacement project offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in signs and related products. The procurement method being direct awards suggests that businesses equipped with niche capabilities in signage manufacturing and installation are at an advantage. This initiative can facilitate business expansion as it requires a comprehensive involvement in a utility-focused project with geographical outreach across numerous UK regions. The direct awarding to ATLAS UK LIMITED underscores the importance of existing networks and expertise in the industry, paving the way for related businesses to position themselves strategically in future similar projects.

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Notice Title

Signage replacement project

Notice Description

Manufacture and installation of all signs identified in station signage surveys

Procurement Information

The requirement has arisen following a network wide condition assessment and detailed site surveys undertaken during 2025. These surveys identified 1,380 signage assets requiring replacement to maintain operational safety, accessibility compliance, and customer information standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cf7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,883 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2AU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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