---
title: "Provision of Boundary Signage Maintenance and Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07778d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "South Downs National Park Authority"
published: "2026-09-22"
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# Provision of Boundary Signage Maintenance and Inspections

Buyer: South Downs National Park Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07778d

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## Summary

South Downs National Park Authority commissioned services to maintain and inspect boundary signage across its area. The requirement covers the upkeep, repair and inspection of signs marking the park boundary, including associated verge maintenance and miscellaneous repair and maintenance services. It is a public-sector service requirement managed by the Authority, which is based at the South Downs Centre in Midhurst. The work relates to physical signage infrastructure rather than general communications, design or marketing services. Businesses relevant to this requirement include signage contractors, maintenance providers and firms able to inspect and repair roadside or countryside signage in operational locations across the South Downs National Park area.

The procurement is complete and was awarded directly without competition because it was below the applicable threshold. One lot was awarded to TARA SIGNS LIMITED, an SME, on 17 September 2026; the contract was also signed on that date. The active contract runs from 17 September 2026 to 13 September 2031 and has a gross value of £171,568.37, with a net value of £142,973.64, inclusive and exclusive of VAT respectively. The Authority may extend the contract by up to two years, either as one period or successive 12-month periods, to a maximum end date of 13 September 2033. The selected supplier is responsible for the contracted boundary signage maintenance and inspection service.

This award provides a clear example of recurring demand from a national park authority for specialist boundary-signage upkeep and inspection. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical experience maintaining, repairing and inspecting outdoor signs, including roadside or verge-based assets exposed to weather, traffic and public access. Relevant capability would include diagnosing defects, carrying out minor repairs or replacements, working safely in countryside and roadside locations, and organising inspections across a dispersed estate. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate reliable field-service capacity, responsive maintenance arrangements and accurate inspection records. Signage specialists and established maintenance contractors are the most closely aligned businesses, particularly those able to support a long-term public-sector service relationship.

## Notice

For the provision of boundary signage maintenance and inspections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089650-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £142,973 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | South Downs National Park Authority |
| Locality | MIDHURST |
| Postcode area | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Tara Signs Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45233229 - Verge maintenance work
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089650-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089650-2026
  22nd September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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