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The current contract for Signage – Framework Lead is projected to end on 11-SEP-18 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: CON13022 Signage and Wayfinding Solutions Framework.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Supplies
Purchase
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with several operators
maximum number of participants to the framework agreement envisaged: 40
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 21 000 000 and 84 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): The Government Procurement Service (GPS) framework agreement for Signage expired in March 2013; following this, it was decided that UK SBS would progress with establishing a new arrangement on behalf of the GPS, for signage and wayfinding as a part of the strategic alliance between GPS and UK SBS. This framework will be set up for use by or on behalf of Central Government departments and their Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Voluntary Sector Charities, and/or other private organisations acting as managing agents or procuring on behalf of these UK bodies (see sections VI.3).
The framework agreement will be established for a 2 year period, with an option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. It will look to provide various signage and wayfinding solutions across Government and to the wider public sector and intends to encompass a lot structure as follows:
Lot 1: Stock Signage
Including but not limited to the potential design, supply, delivery, installation, removal and/or disposal of the following:
– Health and Safety Signs
– Fire Signs
– Warning Signs
– General Office Signs
Lot 2: Bespoke Signage
Including but not limited to the following:
– Building Identity Signs
– Exhibition and Display Stands
– Evacuation Signs
– Information Signs
– Interactive Display Screens
– Electronic Signs
– Door Signs
– Name Plates
– Construction Site Boards
– Construction Proposal Boards
– Flags
– Banners
– Consultancy
Lot 3: Wayfinding
Including but not limited to the potential design, supply, delivery, installation, removal and/or disposal of the following:
– Indoor Wayfinding Systems
– External Wayfinding Systems
– Consultancy
Lot 4: Specialist Signage including road signage
Including but not limited to the potential design, supply, delivery, installation, removal and/or disposal of the following:
– Traffic Signs
– Road Direction Signs
– Street Name Plates
– Road Warning Signs
– Road Regulatory Signs
– Motorway Signs
Lot 5: One Stop Shop
Including but not limited to the potential design supply, delivery, installation, removal and/or disposal of Signage and associated services covering Lots 1, 2 and 3 of this framework agreement.
Delivery for orders placed under this arrangement will be UK wide and may require the following elements:
– Consultancy
– Design
– Production
– Delivery
– Installation
– Removal and Disposal of existing signs
The proposed timescales for this procurement activity are outlined below. Please note that these dates are tentative and may be subject to change.
– 26.3.2014 – Publish Contract Notice and Issue ITT
– 12.5.2014 – Tender submissions
– 13.5.2014 to 10.6.2014 – Evaluation Period
– 11.6.2014 – Issue Intention to Award Letters
– 12.6.2014 to 23.6.2014 – Standstill Period
– 24.6.2014 – Issue Award Confirmation to Suppliers
– 24.6.2014 – Publish Contract Award Notice
– 8.7.2014 – Framework Agreement Live

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no

Post written by: Andrew Perry