Tender

Manufacture, Installation and Removal of Lamp Post Advertising Banners

CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 09:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheltenham Borough Council is seeking a supplier for the "Manufacture, Installation and Removal of Lamp Post Advertising Banners". This procurement, classified under the advertising and marketing services industry category, involves the manufacturing, installation, and removal of advertising banners across 166 lamp posts, with an option to extend to 40 more pending planning approval. The contract, open under a below-threshold competition method, is valued at £153,000 inclusive of VAT, and is set to start on 22nd July 2026 for two years with an optional extension of one year. Potential suppliers must submit their tenders by 12th June 2026, 17:00 BST, with quality and price weighing 60% and 40% respectively in the award criteria.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in advertising and marketing services, especially those with expertise in large-scale banner production and installation. Companies capable of operating within Cheltenham and with a robust infrastructure for handling the full cycle of advertising services will find this contract particularly appealing. Given the contract's duration and potential for extension, it offers a chance for sustained business growth and development within the public sector advertising niche. Businesses with a strong track record in managing similar operations and adhering to public procurement regulations will be well-suited to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture, Installation and Removal of Lamp Post Advertising Banners

Notice Description

Cheltenham Borough Council (the Authority) is looking to appoint an experienced and competent Supplier to manufacture, install and remove advertising banners on lamp posts for organisations that have booked advertising space with the Authority. The Authority are able to erect banners on lamp posts by virtue of a license with Gloucestershire County Council. There are currently 166 lamp posts available for advertising campaigns, with pending planning approval for an additional 40 lamp posts in 2 high traffic areas leading into Cheltenham. The Contract will be for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further year. The anticipated value for this below threshold contract is PS153,000 (inclusive of VAT) including the contract extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044807-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHELTENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 9SA
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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