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Wayfinding Signage - Herne Bay

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has initiated a direct procurement process for Wayfinding Signage in Herne Bay, involving the removal of existing fingerposts and the manufacture and installation of new signage and notice boards. The contract, valued at £91,360.83, has been awarded to TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, a company based in Hayes. The procurement falls under the 'works' category within the sub-central government public authority framework, following a below-threshold procurement method without competition. Key dates include the award announcement on 18 March 2026, with contract execution scheduled to commence on 20 March 2026 and conclude by 30 April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in signage and environmental improvement works to explore partnerships with local councils like Canterbury City Council. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing, installation, or environmental enhancements could find opportunities for growth and collaboration in such local government projects, contributing to community infrastructure development and enhancing urban navigation for Herne Bay residents and visitors. As a direct procurement with a focus on specific local needs, businesses that can offer tailored solutions might be particularly well-suited to similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Wayfinding Signage - Herne Bay

Notice Description

For the provision of Wayfinding Signage to include the removal of existing fingerposts, manufacture and installation of a minimum of 14 fingers posts and a maximum of 5 notice boards in Herne Bay, Canterbury

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024767-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,134 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUEFORM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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