Our Cultural Heart Programme: Supply and Install of Library ID Signs

THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES

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18 Jun 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the Borough of Kirklees has completed a procurement process to supply and install illuminated signs for the Huddersfield Library Hub as part of the "Our Cultural Heart Programme." The procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on illuminated signs and nameplates. This contract, identified as "KMCCD-052," was secured through a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold projects. The contract was awarded on 18th June 2026 and spans from 19th June 2026 to 25th September 2026, involving a gross contract value of £42,174. The procurement process took place in Huddersfield, within the UK region identified as UKE44, and follows the legal basis under the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and fitting illuminated signage, particularly those capable of delivering LED-based solutions. The contract was awarded to ETESIAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, demonstrating that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this sector can effectively compete. Businesses seeking growth in public sector projects, especially those based in the United Kingdom or with capabilities in producing and installing high-quality signage, will find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolios and strengthening their market presence.

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Notice Title

Our Cultural Heart Programme: Supply and Install of Library ID Signs

Notice Description

The purpose of the procurement was to appoint a suitable contractor that can manufacture, supply and fit five illuminated (using LEDs with a minimum rating of IP65) metal signs that will be displayed on the newly built Huddersfield Library Hub, as part of the ongoing Cultural Heart programme. Four of the signs will read Huddersfield Library Hub and will be placed on the 4 sides of the building; the fifth sign will display the OCH logo.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b856
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057673-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31523000 - Illuminated signs and nameplates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 25 Sep 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
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KIRKLEES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 2TA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETESIAN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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