Tender

Whitstable Wayfinding - Construction and Installation

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Jun 2026 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council invites tenders for the "Whitstable Wayfinding – Construction and Installation" project, focusing on signage works in the UKJ4 region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12:00 on 27th July 2026. Potential applicants must register via the Kent Business Portal to express interest and download necessary documents. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026, lasting 6 months for the installation phase and include an additional 2-year maintenance package. The procurement adopts an open competition method, valued at £120,000, although it is classified as below threshold.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for SMEs specialising in signage, construction, and installation services. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality wayfinding solutions stand to gain from the potential contract value and extended maintenance package. With a quality-price assessment ratio of 60:40, companies that excel in quality offerings while maintaining competitive pricing may have an edge in the selection process. Participating in such local government projects can bolster a firm's portfolio and reputation, facilitating future business ventures in public infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whitstable Wayfinding - Construction and Installation

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of a Wayfinding Construction and Installation and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. A bi-annual maintenance package should be proposed as part of the tender submission, and this should detail scope, frequency, and associated costs. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in the Suite of documentation. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. The Contract is anticipated to commence 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 6 months for the installation and a further 2 years for the Bi-annual Maintenance Package (unless terminated early in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract). Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 27 July 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Canterbury:-Signage./A2956DF3F8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A2956DF3F8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051857-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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

34928472 - Sign posts

34992300 - Street signs

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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