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title: "Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da33"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da33

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Design, manufacture and installation of signage for the University of Sunderland." This procurement process, under the category of goods, is aimed at enhancing the university's estate by updating, repairing, and installing both new and existing signage. The tender process is an open competition, categorised as below threshold, which invites suppliers operating within a 30-mile radius of Sunderland (postcode SR1 3SD). Potential suppliers must submit their responses by 12:00 BST on 7th September 2026, with enquiries closing by 23:59 BST on 28th August 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £207,000, will commence on 1st December 2026 and has the potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in signage and related goods, particularly those focusing on quality-driven projects, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. The procurement process welcomes competition from SMEs, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller, local enterprises. Businesses that excel in delivering high-quality signage solutions and hold a substantive business presence near Sunderland will find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on local participation underscores a commitment to fostering regional business growth.

## Notice

The scope of the contract will be to design, Manufacture and install signage across the University estate. This will include works to install new and/or update old signage, repair signage and remove existing signage for retention or refitting at a later date. Reserved below threshold (PPN 005 applied: suppliers who are based or established and have substantive business operations (this does not include location of corporate ownership) within a 30-mile radius of SR1 3SD can apply to this opportunity. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Signage./E6TKWZ7FXF To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E6TKWZ7FXF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,000 |
| Lots value | £207,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 1SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 44423400 - Signs and related items

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 15:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073327-2026
- 3 Aug 2026 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073285-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073327-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073285-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E6TKWZ7FXF
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sunderland:-Signage./E6TKWZ7FXF
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.neupc.delta-esourcing.com/members/university-of-sunderland/

## Provenance

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