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title: "Wayfinding Signage - Herne Bay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dfe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# Wayfinding Signage - Herne Bay

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dfe

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has initiated a direct procurement process for Wayfinding Signage in Herne Bay, involving the removal of existing fingerposts and the manufacture and installation of new signage and notice boards. The contract, valued at £91,360.83, has been awarded to TRUEFORM ENGINEERING LIMITED, a company based in Hayes. The procurement falls under the 'works' category within the sub-central government public authority framework, following a below-threshold procurement method without competition. Key dates include the award announcement on 18 March 2026, with contract execution scheduled to commence on 20 March 2026 and conclude by 30 April 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in signage and environmental improvement works to explore partnerships with local councils like Canterbury City Council. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing, installation, or environmental enhancements could find opportunities for growth and collaboration in such local government projects, contributing to community infrastructure development and enhancing urban navigation for Herne Bay residents and visitors. As a direct procurement with a focus on specific local needs, businesses that can offer tailored solutions might be particularly well-suited to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

For the provision of Wayfinding Signage to include the removal of existing fingerposts, manufacture and installation of a minimum of 14 fingers posts and a maximum of 5 notice boards in Herne Bay, Canterbury

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024767-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,134 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRUEFORM ENGINEERING |

## 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 15:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024767-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024767-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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