Scope
Reference
Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025
Description
Manchester Central is currently looking for a company to provide print services across various sites including Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction and Town Hall Central Library for event signage and high-impact venue branding opportunities to raise event and sponsor profiles. Signage and branding opportunities are required across various event types including conferences, exhibitions and banquets.
The successful supplier will be expected to provide and install a wide range of effective print services for Manchester Central and its clients. Manchester Central gives clients the opportunity to brand key areas of the complex - including but not limited to, feature sites
like our iconic station clock;, foyers, reception desks, pillars, banners windows and even snapframes in washroom cubicles. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry the successful supplier must be able to complete necessary work with flexibility and out of
standard business hours (9-5).
The full site plans, attached in Appendix C & D, highlights the variety of current branding opportunities at Manchester Central & Junction, the scope of opportunities however is not limited to this plan.
Further to the full site overview examples of Manchester Centrals & Junctions most utilised branding opportunities are attached (providing more details) within the attached Appendix C: MCCC Branding opportunities Brochure & Appendix D: Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure.
Alongside the requirement to provide effective printing services the successful supplier will be expected to attend onsite client meetings to discuss in detail any branding or signage queries together with Manchester Central representatives. The client
requirements can sometimes be at short notice so next day availability would be required at times.
The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central Only option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, with a commencement date of 01st October 2025
Appendix B Service Level Agreement will be adhered to in this contract.
The current annual estimated contract value directly with Manchester Central is circa £33K to £40k and is indicative of potential direct works required. However, it should be noted that the scope of requirements varies so work at these levels is not guaranteed. Importantly it should be noted that the value in this contract effectively lies in the preferred supplier status as set out below.
Contract 1. Astra Signs Ltd - Venue Signage & Branding - T&Cs - 2025
Supplier
Contract value
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 November 2025
Contract dates
- 3 November 2025 to 31 October 2027
- Possible extension to 31 October 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central Only option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, with a initial commencement date of 01st November 2025
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79341000 - Advertising services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Signed contract documents
Astra Signs Ltd - Venue Signage & Branding - T&Cs - 2025 - Signed 03.11.25.pdf
Appendix B - Service Level Agreement - 2025 - Signed - 03.11.25.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - Trading as Astra Group
- Companies House: 03115547
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBY-8329-BDBP
Unit 1 First Avenue
Manchester
M17 1JZ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@astragroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.astragroup.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Astra Signs Ltd - Venue Signage & Branding - T&Cs - 2025
Contracting authority
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
- Companies House: 00953285
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-7173-HLXX
Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street
Manchester
M2 3GX
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government