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

BELFAST CITY COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 13:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "T2742 - Supply and Erection of Street Nameplates - Pre-Market-Engagement." This initiative falls under the goods category and involves the procurement of street signage across Belfast. The procurement relates to signage, street signs, and installation of road signs, with the industry category focusing on signs and illuminated signs. The process is part of a preliminary market engagement (PME) set to update the Council's specifications to align with modern standards and manufacturing techniques. Belfast City Council, a sub-central government public authority, is leading this effort under Northern Irish devolved regulations. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by obtaining a PME questionnaire, which must be submitted before the due date of 21st April 2026. The contract is planned to begin on 3rd August 2026 and may extend up to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitable procurement method. Businesses specialising in signage and street signs will find this opportunity particularly beneficial as it includes the manufacture, supply, and installation of various types of nameplates in Belfast. The contract will encompass modern manufacturing methods and materials, offering participants the chance to showcase innovative solutions such as anti-graffiti and vandal-resistant features. By engaging in this process, companies can contribute to shaping the industry's future standards while expanding their portfolio within the public sector. Interested parties should prepare to offer their expertise and solutions that align with the updated specifications sought by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Belfast City Council is undertaking a Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise in advance of a planned procurement for the manufacture, supply, and erection of street nameplates across the Belfast City Council area. The forthcoming procurement will update the Council's existing specification to reflect current industry standards, modern manufacturing techniques, and available material options. The contract is expected to include (but may not be limited to): Manufacture of street nameplates in English-only, alternative-language-only, and dual-language formats A range of base materials and construction methods Lettering methods such as die-pressed, digital print, cut vinyl, or hybrid approaches Reflective, anti-graffiti, and vandal-resistant options Supply and delivery of completed nameplates Installation/erection of nameplates at locations across Belfast As part of this PME, the Council is seeking information on current manufacturing methods, material options, durability characteristics, limitations relating to accents or special characters, and indicative cost positioning (not prices). Feedback will help inform the updated specification and ensure it aligns with production capabilities and supports fair competition. Belfast City Council invite Suppliers to participate in this PME by emailing cps@belfastcity.gov.uk to request a copy of the PME questionnaire. Completed questionnaires must be returned by the deadline stated in the document. This PME is for information-gathering only.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0673e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027352-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST CITY COUNCIL
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

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