--- title: "DUD - The Design & Creation of Lectern Interpretation Boards for Castle Hill, Dudley" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS" published: "2016-11-18" --- # DUD - The Design & Creation of Lectern Interpretation Boards for Castle Hill, Dudley Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, known as Black Country Business, seeking experienced contractors for the design and creation of Lectern Interpretation Boards at Castle Hill, Dudley. This project is classified under the "Signage" industry with a procurement value of £20,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 6th July 2015, following which the contract is expected to commence on 20th July 2015 and conclude by 1st October 2015. The procurement method is a selective or restricted procedure, ensuring that only suitable candidates are considered for this opportunity. All bids must adhere to the requirements laid out by Dudley MBC, including possession of a valid SSIP certificate. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for graphic designers and sign manufacturing companies looking to expand their portfolios and engage in local government projects. Businesses accredited with Constructionline or those that meet the tender requirements can effectively participate in this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to submit applications, as this project provides a platform to showcase their capabilities in a competitive market while potentially fostering long-term relationships with public sector clients. ## Notice Dudley MBC requires suitable experienced contractors to tender for the Design and Creation of Lectern Interpretation Boards for Castle Hill, Dudley. This project is ERDF funded and as such requires a level of public advertising. A graphic designer, working in partnership with a suitable sign manufacturer, is required to fully design, manufacture and install four A1 size freestanding Lectern style outdoor Interpretation Boards for the Dudley Castle Hill attractions visitor entrance area, this is a large outdoor site currently under construction which includes car parks, landscape features, entrance footpaths and a Hub information pavilion. It is anticipated that the project Design Phase will be completed by the end of July 2015 and the Fabrication/Installation Phase will be completed by the end of September 2015. Dudley MBC has adopted Constructionline methodology for demonstrating financial risk, technical capability and Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) as its vehicle for health & safety assessment. Constructionline is the certification service for construction-related contractors, consultants and material suppliers, and has been developed to save the industry millions of pounds by reducing duplication in the selection criteria process. Constructionline registered companies need only to provide their Constructionline registration number on page two of the selection criteria questionnaire and sign and date the last page. Registered suppliers can direct any queries regarding Constructionline categories to Cheryl Wrench, via email at cheryl.wrench@capita.co.uk or by telephone on 07801 047961. Please note that all applicants must hold a valid SSIP certificate from any of the scheme members. The Constructionline categories required for this contract are 'Architectural & Design', 'Product Design' or 'Signage Consultancy' with a category value of PS20,000. The contract requires minimum of PS5,000,000 insurance cover for Employer's Liability, and PS5,000,000 insurance cover for Public Liability. Companies not registered with Constructionline are not precluded from expressing an interest in this contract but will need to demonstrate that they meet the selection criteria requirements. Non-registered companies must therefore complete the PAS 91 questionnaire in full. The answers provided in the questionnaire will form the basis of the selection process together with tender proposals. Applicants not registered with Constructionline are encouraged to do so as this will simplify the selection criteria process. Any company wishing to register in order to respond to this advert should contact the Midlands region dedicated Business Development Manager at Constructionline, Mr Andrew Turner on 07860 949906 or via email at andrew.turner2@capita.co.uk at the earliest opportunity to discuss becoming a member of Constructionline and/or to understand more about SSIP. Additional information: This exercise is being conducted in electronic format (e-tender). If you wish to take part please register with Dudley MBC e-tendering website www.blackcountrybusiness.co.uk and use the Register / Sign In button which is located on the left hand side of the page and complete the registration forms. Following registration, an e-mail will be sent to you advising of your user ID along with a reminder of your e-mail address and password. Details of the project are located under the All Opportunities link which is also where you can express an interest and receive the documentation. Once you have done this you must log back into the website using the details provided following registration and locate the Tender documents under Tenders>My Tenders on the menu. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df898155-0d2a-4c63-be72-fb9fdb05e694 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2015 - 1 Oct 2015 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BLACK COUNTRY BUSINESS | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Dudley | | Postcode | DY1 1HF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley | | Local authority | Dudley | | Electoral ward | St. James's | | Westminster constituency | Dudley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 30192170 - Notice boards - 30195000 - Boards - 34928470 - Signage - 39294000 - Apparatus and equipment designed for demonstrational purposes - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df898155-0d2a-4c63-be72-fb9fdb05e694 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df898155-0d2a-4c63-be72-fb9fdb05e694 23rd June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.dudley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83dbadb6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json.