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Provision of Boundary Signage Maintenance and Inspections

South Downs National Park Authority

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22 Sep 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority commissioned services to maintain and inspect boundary signage across its area. The requirement covers the upkeep, repair and inspection of signs marking the park boundary, including associated verge maintenance and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. It is a public-sector service requirement managed by the Authority, which is based at the South Downs Centre in Midhurst. The work relates to physical signage infrastructure rather than general communications, design or marketing services. Businesses relevant to this requirement include signage contractors, maintenance providers and firms able to inspect and repair roadside or countryside signage in operational locations across the South Downs National Park area.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition because it was below the applicable threshold. One lot was awarded to TARA SIGNS LIMITED, an SME, on 17 September 2026; the contract was also signed on that date. The active contract runs from 17 September 2026 to 13 September 2031 and has a gross value of £171,568.37, with a net value of £142,973.64, inclusive and exclusive of VAT respectively. The Authority may extend the contract by up to two years, either as one period or successive 12-month periods, to a maximum end date of 13 September 2033. The selected supplier is responsible for the contracted boundary signage maintenance and inspection service.

This award provides a clear example of recurring demand from a national park authority for specialist boundary-signage upkeep and inspection. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical experience maintaining, repairing and inspecting outdoor signs, including roadside or verge-based assets exposed to weather, traffic and public access. Relevant capability would include diagnosing defects, carrying out minor repairs or replacements, working safely in countryside and roadside locations, and organising inspections across a dispersed estate. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable field-service capacity, responsive maintenance arrangements and accurate inspection records. Signage specialists and established maintenance contractors are the most closely aligned businesses, particularly those able to support a long-term public-sector service relationship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Boundary Signage Maintenance and Inspections

Notice Description

For the provision of boundary signage maintenance and inspections

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07778d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089650-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£142,973 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tara Signs Limited

Further Information

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