--- title: "Manufacture and Installation of External Signage" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056162" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056162" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056162.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056162.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2025-07-17" --- # Manufacture and Installation of External Signage Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056162 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056162) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056162.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is currently in the planning stage of procuring the manufacture and installation of external signage across its Streatham and St Luke's campuses in Exeter, Devon, as part of their new rebranding initiative. This project is registered under the tender ID UOE_2025_027_JT and is focused on the goods industry category, specifically encompassing signage and related items. The upcoming key engagement milestone is scheduled for 1st August 2025. The procurement is significant, with an estimated value of £500,000 and a contract period commencing from 1st December 2025 until 1st December 2028, with potential for extension until 2030. Jo Tudor can be reached for queries related to this tender at the contact number provided. Future notices regarding this procurement are expected by 15th September 2025. This contracting opportunity presents a substantial business growth prospect, especially for companies specialising in manufacturing and installing signage, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability for the contract. Given the scale of about 1,000 signs, firms capable of supplying durable, sustainable materials and complying with environmental standards will find this project particularly attractive. Furthermore, companies with expertise in producing engineering drawings and utilising digital tools for project management, like the University’s signage location app, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The University of Exeter are looking to procure new External Wayfinding Signage only across the Streatham and St Lukes Campus's in Exeter, Devon. Following a successful recent rebrand a new design guidance document has been created through ABG Designs. The Artwork and Proofs have been created by the ABG Design and approved by the University of Exeter. All engineering drawings must be produced by the manufacturer and approved by the above. The intention is to complete the manufacture and installation of the new Wayfinding Signage over a period of 3-4 years. The signage will be selected in order of importance and these packages will be confirmed within the main tender documents. It should be noted that the project is likely to comprise of circa 1,000 signs' however this is to be confirmed following final design sign off. The University have developed a signage location App which will be shared to the successful contractor following the tender process. This APP documents all current external Wayfinding signage and is to be used and updated by the contractor during the undertaking of the project. As part of the tender exercise samples of signs will be requested to confirm the quality and materials. The university's requirements for sustainability have been factored into the material selection process and design, including sustainable concrete and interchangeable systems for future changeability. All Contractors will be required to complete works to the below standards. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/estateservices/contractors/ ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96145&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040991-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31523200 - Permanent message signs - 34928470 - Signage - 34928472 - Sign posts - 34942100 - Signal posts - 34992200 - Road signs - 34992300 - Street signs - 44423400 - Signs and related items - 45233290 - Installation of road signs ## Release History - 17 Jul 2025 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040991-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040991-2025 17th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=96145&B= - https://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/estateservices/contractors/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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