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title: "Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b4"
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published: "2026-01-12"
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# Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b4

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Design and Installation of Signage at Stewart Park," aiming to enhance the visibility and accessibility of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open, below-threshold competition. The work involves identifying and implementing signage and wayfinding strategies within Stewart Park, located in the UKC12 region. The procurement stage progressed from tender to award, with the contract period spanning from 2 January 2026 to 31 January 2026, awarded to Border Signs and Graphics. The process adhered to UK legislative requirements and focused on delivering architectural and construction-oriented services aimed at public enhancement. Key procurement dates included the tender closure on 3 November 2025 and the active contract commencing at the start of 2026.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in architectural, construction, and signage services. Given the emphasis on quality and innovation, businesses with strong backgrounds in design and tailoring bespoke solutions for public spaces are particularly suited for similar opportunities. Engaging in such publicly funded projects can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, enhance market presence, and provide a steady avenue for liquidity within the subset of public infrastructure improvement projects. Companies that are capable of flexible and prompt service delivery, with a reputation for quality, are well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders issued by sub-central government entities across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Museums seeks to commission a company to identify key sites for signage within the park, identify improvements to the exterior of the museum, suggest appropriate signage and wayfinding options, and produce and install agreed options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,800 |
| Lots value | £12,800 |
| Awards value | £12,410 |
| Contracts value | £12,410 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BORDER SIGNS AND GRAPHICS; BORDER SIGNS AND GRAPHIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 13:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078093-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067908-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002158-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078093-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067908-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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