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title: "Audits, design, manufacture and installation of signage"
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# Audits, design, manufacture and installation of signage

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c77e6cf0-caab-4e38-af8e-a310340206ea

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## Summary

The University of the West of England, located in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Audits, design, manufacture and installation of signage." This project falls under the signage industry category, specifically targeting the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period from 20th February to 21st February 2026. Key dates include the award on 19th February 2026, with the award notice published on 10th March 2026.

This completed tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in signage design and manufacturing to expand their portfolio with a reputable academic institution. The awarded contract, valued at £125,000, was granted to DMA Signs Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, demonstrating that similar SMEs are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The process benefits from established framework rates, ensuring clarity and predictability for suppliers capitalising on call-off agreements for developmental work in an academic setting.

## Notice

Call-off order for audits, design, manufacture and installation of signage to include E, R blocks at Frenchay, Glenside internals and Hillside Gardens 2025/26. All work is quoted and will be subject to agreed rates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad99413-0bdf-42ee-b3be-9f85d27bd684 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DMA SIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad99413-0bdf-42ee-b3be-9f85d27bd684

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ad99413-0bdf-42ee-b3be-9f85d27bd684
  10th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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