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title: "RCS057/2026 Fabrication and Installation of Town Centre Wayfinding Signage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068133"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# RCS057/2026 Fabrication and Installation of Town Centre Wayfinding Signage

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068133

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council is initiating a procurement process under the title "RCS057/2026 Fabrication and Installation of Town Centre Wayfinding Signage." This tender belongs to the services category, specifically focusing on administration, defence, and social security services. The project is aimed at enhancing the pedestrian network in Middlesbrough Town Centre by installing wayfinding signage. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, and the open procedure invites submissions in English. The enquiry period ends on 30th April 2026, and tenders must be submitted by 11th May 2026. The contract is expected to be awarded by 2nd June 2026 with project execution slated from 9th June 2026 to 28th August 2026.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in signage fabrication and installation, particularly those focusing on public spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to apply. The contract places a strong emphasis on quality and price with a weight of 60% and 40%, respectively. With a budget of £240,000 (gross), this project offers a valuable chance for businesses looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector by enhancing urban infrastructure.

## Notice

Fabrication and Installation of Middlesbrough Town Centre Wayfinding signage, focusing on placing signage along the core pedestrian network, connecting currently fragmented parts of the Town Centre to create more coherent routes through Central Middlesbrough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033365-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,000 |
| Lots value | £192,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033365-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033365-2026
  13th April 2026 - 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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