Tender

Freestanding Digital Screens 2026

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a contractor through an open competition to enter into a concession contract for the provision of freestanding digital units across the Borough. This tender, titled "Freestanding Digital Screens 2026," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on signage and advertising services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 12th May 2026. Enquiries regarding the tender must be submitted by 8th May 2026. The project will be located in the UK, particularly within the region coded UKD6. The project will start on 30th June 2026 and is expected to conclude by 29th June 2036, with an estimated gross contract value of £1,680,000.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses specialising in digital advertising and signage solutions, offering room for long-term growth and client relations expansion. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process aligns with inclusivity principles. The successful contractor will not only benefit financially but will also enhance their portfolio by working closely with a public authority to deliver and maintain innovative digital installations. Businesses with expertise in signage, advertising services, installation, and maintenance of digital equipment will find the tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Freestanding Digital Screens 2026

Notice Description

The Council seeks a contractor to enter into a concession contract for the provision of freestanding digital units across the Borough, in exchange for the right to exploit the land to generate advertising revenue. The successful contractor will be responsible for the supply, installation, maintenance and cleaning of freestanding digital units, to the approval of the Council. Please visit www.the-chest.org.uk for full details and tender pack.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ca5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031299-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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