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03 Aug 2026 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland." This procurement process, under the category of goods, is aimed at enhancing the university's estate by updating, repairing, and installing both new and existing signage. The tender process is an open competition, categorised as below threshold, which invites suppliers operating within a 30-mile radius of Sunderland (postcode SR1 3SD). Potential suppliers must submit their responses by 12:00 BST on 7th September 2026, with enquiries closing by 23:59 BST on 28th August 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £207,000, will commence on 1st December 2026 and has the potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in signage and related goods, particularly those focusing on quality-driven projects, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. The procurement process welcomes competition from SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller, local enterprises. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality signage solutions and hold a substantive business presence near Sunderland will find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on local participation underscores a commitment to fostering regional business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland

Notice Description

The scope of the contract will be to design, Manufacture and install signage across the University estate. This will include works to install new and/or update old signage, repair signage and remove existing signage for retention or refitting at a later date. Reserved below threshold (PPN 005 applied: suppliers who are based or established and have substantive business operations (this does not include location of corporate ownership) within a 30-mile radius of SR1 3SD can apply to this opportunity. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Signage./E6TKWZ7FXF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E6TKWZ7FXF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073327-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

44423400 - Signs and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£207,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 1SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Barnes
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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