Award

Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

27 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement" project, managed by Fife Council, focuses on improving infrastructure along the coastal path in Fife. This process commenced with an open tender on 27th February 2025 and concluded with the contract award on 16th July 2025. Border Signs & Graphics, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Dumfries, has been awarded the contract valued at £197,778. The project falls under the industry category of general public services and has progressed through the tender to award stages. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring a competitive and transparent process.

This tender offers robust opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in signage manufacturing and installation within the general public services sector. Participating in tenders like this can enhance visibility and lead to potential future collaborations with regional or local authorities such as Fife Council. Companies equipped with the necessary technical and economic qualifications, along with a commitment to delivering high-quality signage solutions, will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Moreover, the emphasis on community benefits through social and economic contributions aligns with broader objectives, fostering sustainable growth and development.

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Notice Title

Fife Coastal Path Signage Replacement

Notice Description

Fife Council and FCCT are looking at improving site infrastructure and facilities on the coastal path and as part of this improvement they are looking at reviewing and replacing the existing orientation signage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council and FCCT are looking at improving site infrastructure and facilities on the coastal path and as part of this improvement they are looking at reviewing and replacing the existing orientation signage.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791737
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534858
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,778 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dawn Alice Watson, Owen Maxwell
Contact Email
dawn.watson@fife.gov.uk, owen.maxwell-sw@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BORDER SIGNS & GRAPHICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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