---
title: "National Signage Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f753"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# National Signage Framework

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f753

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is initiating the procurement process for a National Signage Framework, currently in the planning stage. This project is set to be located in the United Kingdom and falls within the goods category, specifically targeting the signage industry. The framework is proposed to be divided into four lots, addressing panels and timber structures with and without installation. Interested businesses are encouraged to express interest by 30th January 2026, during the scheduled market engagement period, following which a future notice is anticipated by 13th February 2026. The framework agreement is intended to start on 13th July 2026 and conclude by 11th July 2030. Sam Harris is the primary contact point at 620 Bristol Business Park, Bristol, UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in signage and timber structures, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process aims to understand supplier interest and capability, which could lead to innovative approaches to project delivery. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and/or installing signage or timber structures will find this framework conducive to long-term growth. By engaging with the Forestry Commission during the market engagement phase, businesses can contribute to shaping the tender process while potentially gaining access to a substantial gross contract value of £2,400,000.

## Notice

Forestry England are seeking suppliers for a National Signage Framework. The proposal is to split this requirement into 4 Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Panels and timber structures (with installation) Lot 2 - Timber structures only (with installation) Lot 3 - Panels and timber structures (without installation) Lot 4 - Timber structures only (without installation) The purpose of this market engagement is to understand supplier interest, capability and capacity and inform the development of the future tender process (including the delivery model & exploring any innovative approaches).

### Planning Information

To express interest in this opportunity, please email commercial.services@forestryengland.uk, clearly marking your message “For the attention of Sam Harris.” Forestry England will then engage with interested suppliers during this market engagement period to help inform and shape the future tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083611-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 08:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083611-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083611-2025
  17th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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