--- title: "LUF - Interpretation Totems Design & Manufacture" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058195.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-18" --- # LUF - Interpretation Totems Design & Manufacture Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058195.json) ## Summary Canterbury City Council has procured the design and manufacture of interpretation totems for parks and public open spaces within Canterbury City Centre. TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED has been awarded the contract to manufacture nine interpretive totems based on existing designs, as part of the Levelling Up Fund initiative. This procurement process was conducted through an open competition, below threshold, and included significant engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The award was confirmed on 2 February 2026, with the contract period running from 19 March 2026 to 30 September 2026. This falls under the industry categories of signage and environmental improvement works. This procurement provides substantial opportunities for suitable businesses skilled in manufacturing and design. Companies like TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, which specialise in engineering and manufacturing for public spaces, can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and gain prominence in government procurement. It represents a significant growth market for SMEs involved in creating public space improvements and visual infrastructure. Businesses capable of producing durable and aesthetically fitting signage within strict municipal guidelines are well-placed to compete in similar procurement opportunities, following Canterbury City Council's open competition method. Note that the tender document stipulated that new concept designs were not required, thus favouring manufacturers adept at working with predefined designs. ## Notice Canterbury City Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of LUF - Interpretation Totems - Design & Manufacture and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements: Description of Works This tender is for a manufacturer to develop and manufacture nine interpretive totems that are to be placed in parks and public open spaces within Canterbury City Centre. The tenderer will be required to develop and manufacture the totems based on the existing designs produced by Simon Leach Design for Canterbury City Council. Please note, this tender is for the manufacture of the totems based on existing designs. New concept and interpretation designs are not required as part of this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024749-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | £184,726 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | CANTERBURY | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT1 2UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Canterbury | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Canterbury | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | TRUEFORM ENGINEERING; WOOD & WOOD INTERNATIONAL SIGNS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 15:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024749-2026 - 18 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024729-2026 - 10 Nov 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072327-2025 - 5 Aug 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046152-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024749-2026 18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024729-2026 18th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072327-2025 10th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046152-2025 5th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.trueform.com - https://www.canterbury.gov.uk - 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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