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09 Jun 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council, located in Northampton, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Delapre Wayfinding" project. This project involves the installation of wayfinding signage to enhance tourism and navigation in Delapre Park following the implementation of new traffic-free routes. The procurement process, categorised under the industry of signage and sign materials, utilised a limited competition method below the threshold. The tender, which is now in the award stage, was completed with a contract signed on 8 June 2026 and is scheduled to run until 30 November 2026.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the signage industry, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of producing and installing high-quality signage systems. FITZPATRICK WOOLMER DESIGN & PUBLISHING LIMITED, a supplier based in Rochester, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the opportunity for SMEs to engage in public sector projects. Businesses involved in sign material production and installation can find potential for growth and exposure through contracts of this nature, particularly those willing to work within specified regional requirements in the UK.

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Notice Title

Delapre Wayfinding

Notice Description

Wayfinding signage for Delapre Park to support the recent implementation of new traffic free routes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054227-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

34928472 - Sign posts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 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
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FITZPATRICK WOOLMER DESIGN & PUBLISHING

Further Information

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