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Wayfinding Scheme in the Witney Area

West Oxfordshire District Council

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24 Aug 2026 at 11:49

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Summary of the contracting process

West Oxfordshire District Council is procuring a complete wayfinding scheme for Witney town centre and the surrounding area. The work covers the design, manufacture and installation of a network of signs and signposts (CPV 34928470 and 34928472), including installation of road signs (CPV 45233290). The scheme is intended to help residents and visitors navigate between key destinations, attractions, services and amenities, while encouraging walking and supporting the town centre’s vitality. It also aims to improve accessibility and inclusivity, promote Witney’s heritage and identity through placemaking and interpretation, support local businesses, and provide durable, low-maintenance public realm assets. The successful contractor will deliver the physical signage network and associated materials, fixings and finishes across Witney.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Submissions were to be made electronically through the Publica Group In-Tend portal, with the tender deadline set for 14 September 2026 at 5:00 pm. The single lot covers a contract period from 5 October 2026 to 5 April 2027. The tender value is stated as £65,000 excluding VAT and £78,000 including VAT. The lot record states the same figures in AED, so suppliers should check the tender documents for the applicable currency. Evaluation is based on quality and price: quality carries 65% of the available score and price 35%. Non-price elements will be assessed by an evaluation panel.

This opportunity suits a contractor or consortium able to take a wayfinding project from design through manufacture and installation. Relevant capability includes developing coherent signage systems, producing signposts and directional signs, selecting durable materials and finishes, and installing assets safely in a town-centre and surrounding-area setting. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate attention to long service life, minimal maintenance and value for money, alongside an understanding of accessibility and inclusive navigation. Experience of public realm, placemaking, heritage interpretation, town-centre regeneration or similar visitor and pedestrian wayfinding schemes would be directly relevant. The evaluation gives greater weight to quality than price, favouring bidders that can explain their design approach, materials, installation methodology and ability to deliver a high-quality, distinctive scheme for Witney.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wayfinding Scheme in the Witney Area

Notice Description

West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC) is the local authority for West Oxfordshire, delivering services that support residents, businesses and visitors across the district. Further information about the Council can be found at www.westoxon.gov.uk. The Council has secured funding to deliver a comprehensive wayfinding scheme for Witney, the district's principal town. The project forms part of wider efforts to strengthen the town centre, improve connectivity between key destinations, encourage exploration, and promote Witney's unique identity. West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking the design, manufacture and installation of a suite of wayfinding signage within Witney town centre and the surrounding area. The signage network will help people navigate the town more easily, encourage walking between destinations, improve awareness of local attractions, services and amenities, and support the long-term vitality of the town centre. All materials, fixings and finishes must be selected to ensure durability, longevity and minimal ongoing maintenance requirements. Through this project, the successful supplier will support the Council's objectives of: * Strengthening the vitality and viability of Witney town centre. * Supporting local businesses by encouraging increased footfall, dwell time and visitor spending. * Improving accessibility and inclusivity for people navigating the town. * Promoting sustainable travel by encouraging walking between key destinations. * Celebrating Witney's heritage, culture and identity through high-quality placemaking and interpretation. * Delivering durable, low-maintenance public realm assets that provide long-term value for money. * Supporting the Council's wider town centre regeneration and economic development objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ea59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080269-2026
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
Not specified
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

45233290 - Installation of road signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
West Oxfordshire District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 1NB
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney North
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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