Award

Signage and Vehicle Livery

HILLCREST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Signage and Vehicle Livery" contract was conducted by Hillcrest, a central purchasing body based in Dundee, UKM, with a primary focus on housing and community amenities. The award of this contract was completed on 30th June 2025, following a competitive open procedure. This procurement pertains to goods, specifically involving signage and vehicle livery for Hillcrest's fleet and properties, covering external and internal signage needs across their geographical locations. The contract, valued at £5,255, was awarded to PKS GROUP Ltd, an SME, and includes services such as design, creation, installation, and removal of various types of signage and vehicle livery.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in signage and design services, with potential for growth through partnerships in similar future projects. Companies with expertise in producing and installing vehicle livery or comprehensive signage solutions, particularly those able to offer innovative and efficient service at scale, would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities with Hillcrest. The nature of the contract, including potential extensions and upcoming renewals, offers a sustained business opportunity, encouraging suppliers to enhance their service offerings and collaborate towards fulfilling community benefit requirements integral to Hillcrest's operations.

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Notice Title

Signage and Vehicle Livery

Notice Description

Hillcrest wishes to enter into a contract with a single supplier for signage and vehicle livery requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vehicle livery utilised by all vehicles in the Hillcrest Fleet Design, creation and installation for new vehicles as required. On site installation/removal External, office, building signage Design, create, install, remove and replace signage such as building fascia signs, car park signs, fire safety, no smoking and new-build development signage at any of our geographical locations

Renewal: Possible 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799617
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533643
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

31523200 - Permanent message signs

34928470 - Signage

34992300 - Street signs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028/29

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HILLCREST
Contact Name
Ryan McGuire
Contact Email
customerservice@hillcrest.org.uk, tenders@hillcrest.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001232640

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD2 1EG
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Lochee
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HILLCREST

PKS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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