Tender

Signage Supply and Installation

THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)

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13 Mar 2026 at 20:58

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13 Mar 2026 at 20:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd, trading as Abri, has issued an open tender for the provision of signage supply and installation services. This process, initiated on 13th March 2026, seeks a long-term partnership with capable signage suppliers to deliver both internal and external signage across existing estates and future developments. The competitive flexible procedure comprises four stages, including quality and price assessments, interviews, and final bidding. Interested parties must submit tenders via Abri's platform by 8th April 2026. This opportunity includes two distinct lots: one focusing on large-scale rebranding and office signage, and the other on new build developments under the Abri Homes brand. The contract aims to commence on 1st July 2026, with an initial term of three years and possible extensions up to six years. The total estimated contract value is £1,056,000.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers skilled in comprehensive signage solutions encompassing design, production, installation, and maintenance. The contract is ideal for businesses that can provide scalable solutions to adapt to unforeseen circumstances such as legislative changes or environmental challenges. Companies with strong capabilities in accommodating both rebrand requirements and new build project needs can benefit significantly. Preference will be given to those capable of ensuring quality while maintaining competitive pricing, as the selection criteria allocate 60-70% of marks to quality and 30-40% to pricing. Thus, businesses that are flexible, innovative, and adept at scalable solutions will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Signage Supply and Installation

Notice Description

Abri is seeking a long-term partnership with an experienced and capable signage supplier(s) to provide internal and external signage across our current estate and future newbuild developments. The successful supplier(s) must have the capability and capacity to deliver a complete service covering the design, production, supply, installation, maintenance, and removal of signage and associated equipment. Only supplier(s) able to meet all requirements detailed in the Specification will be considered term partnership with an experienced and capable signage supplier(s) to provide internal and external signage across our current estate and future newbuild developments. This tender consists of two (2) Lots: Lot1: Supply and install signage for a large scale rebrand, occasional specific projects and ongoing office-based requirements Lot 2: Supply and Installation/maintenance - New build developments

Lot Information

Supply and install signage for a large scale rebrand, occasional specific projects and ongoing office-based requirements

This will include large scale rebrand, ad hoc specific projects and day to day requirements, across all areas of the organisation - this could include wall graphics, window manifestation or external building signs

Renewal: Lot 1: initial contract of 3 years, with extension available up to 36 months Lot 2: initial contract of 3 years, with extension available up to 36 months

LOT 2: Supply and Installation/maintenance - New build developments

Supply and installation of a wide range of quality signage across our new build developments in line with our Abri Homes signage toolkit and brand guidelines. Abri Homes is the Shared Ownership, Market Sale and Market Rent brand of Abri. We require both internal and external signage on an ongoing, ad-hoc, basis across all areas of the organisation - this could include development hoarding, flags, stack signs, monoliths and sales arena signage.

Renewal: Lot 1: initial contract of 3 years, with extension available up to 36 months Lot 2: initial contract of 3 years, with extension available up to 36 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a6e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023243-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44423400 - Signs and related items

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-07-30

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE SWAYTHLING HOUSING SOCIETY LTD (TRADING AS ABRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 6AD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh North
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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