Planning

Manufacture and Installation of External Signage

  • University of Exeter

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-040991

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-056162

Published 17 July 2025, 2:30pm



Scope

Reference

UOE_2025_027_JT

Description

The University of Exeter are looking to procure new External Wayfinding Signage only across the Streatham and St Lukes Campus's in Exeter, Devon. Following a successful recent rebrand a new design guidance document has been created through ABG Designs. The Artwork and Proofs have been created by the ABG Design and approved by the University of Exeter. All engineering drawings must be produced by the manufacturer and approved by the above. The intention is to complete the manufacture and installation of the new Wayfinding Signage over a period of 3-4 years. The signage will be selected in order of importance and these packages will be confirmed within the main tender documents. It should be noted that the project is likely to comprise of circa 1,000 signs' however this is to be confirmed following final design sign off. The University have developed a signage location App which will be shared to the successful contractor following the tender process. This APP documents all current external Wayfinding signage and is to be used and updated by the contractor during the undertaking of the project. As part of the tender exercise samples of signs will be requested to confirm the quality and materials. The university's requirements for sustainability have been factored into the material selection process and design, including sustainable concrete and interchangeable systems for future changeability. All Contractors will be required to complete works to the below standards. https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/estateservices/contractors/

Total value (estimated)

  • £500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2028
  • Possible extension to 2 December 2030
  • 5 years, 2 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 34928470 - Signage
  • 31523200 - Permanent message signs
  • 34928472 - Sign posts
  • 34942100 - Signal posts
  • 34992200 - Road signs
  • 34992300 - Street signs
  • 44423400 - Signs and related items
  • 45233290 - Installation of road signs

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Engagement

Engagement deadline

2 August 2025

Engagement process description


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

16 September 2025


Contracting authority

University of Exeter

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ

Northcote House

Exeter

EX4 4QH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jo Tudor

Telephone: +44 1392723333

Email: j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk

Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk

Region: UKK43 - Devon CC

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government