This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Jun 2026 at 08:56

Tender

11 May 2026 at 14:53

Planning

25 Mar 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council initiated a procurement process titled "T2742 - Supply and Erection of Street Nameplates - Pre-Market-Engagement," aimed at updating the existing contracts for manufacturing and installing street nameplates across the Belfast area. The procurement falls under the goods industry category with a focus on signage and street signs. Despite transitioning through the planning and tender stages, where an open procedure was employed, the process recently concluded without proceeding to an award due to submissions not meeting budgetary constraints. The tender cancellation was documented on 22nd June 2026. This process saw pre-market engagement activities that ended on 21st April 2026, serving to align expectations with current industry standards.

This tender represented an opportunity for growth for businesses proficient in supplying and erecting street signage, particularly those capable of meeting technical requirements such as reflective finishes and vandal-resistant designs. While the contract was not awarded, future opportunities may arise from the Council's renewed market engagements. Companies with experience in signage manufacturing, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this an excellent fit, provided they have robust quality and health and safety management systems. A key aspect of interest is the potential renewal options, which could support long-term growth for adept suppliers who align with the Council's regulatory and budgetary frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

T2742 - Supply and Erection of Street Nameplates - Pre-Market-Engagement

Notice Description

The Council requires the manufacture, supply, delivery and erection of single- and dual-language street nameplates across the Belfast City Council area, including wall/fence/rail-mounted and post-mounted formats. The Contractor must provide all materials, labour, equipment, posts, fixings and associated services required to produce and install nameplates to the technical standards set out in the Specification, including reflective finishes, Kindersley lettering, protective overlaminate and minimum durability requirements. The contract also includes removal and disposal of existing nameplates, reinstatement works, cleaning, and provision of annual management information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes options for the Council to purchase additional nameplates or related services during the contract period, including alternative fonts, colours, backgrounds or emblems, and the ability to add or remove items in line with Council requirements, subject to internal approvals.

Renewal: Options to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).

Planning Information

This PME is being delivered through a questionnaire‑based process. Belfast City Council invites Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058343-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs

34992300 - Street signs

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2030-05-13

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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