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.2, Additional Information).
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 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 following:
- Indoor Wayfinding Sign Systems;
- External Wayfinding Systems;
- Consultancy.
Lot 4: Specialist Signage including road signage
Including but not limited to the following:
- Traffic Signs;
- Road Direction Signs;
- Street Name Plates;
- Road Warning Signs;
- Road Regulatory Signs;
- Motorway Signs.
UKSBS reserve the right to run an e-auction process for 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.
- 13.11.2013 - PIN Notice published;
- 29.11.2013 - Supplier Engagement Event.
An event is being arranged for suppliers to attend in Manchester to understand the requirements, the proposed procurement strategy and provide the opportunity for all to input in to the proposals which will encourage innovative thinking, enable dialogue with potential suppliers to capture innovative ideas and ask and answer questions. Information on how to register to attend this are detailed below. If there is anything specific that you wish to be considered for inclusion at this event, please put your suggestions forward to
- 4.12.2013 - Supplier Engagement Event.
As above, this event is scheduled to be held in Bristol and information on how to register are detailed below.
- 20.12.2013 - Publish Contract Notice and Issue ITT.
The opportunity will be advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- 5.2.2014 - Tender submissions;
- 6.2.2014 to 20.3.2014 - Evaluation Period;
- 21.3.2014 - Issue Intention to Award Letters;
- 24.3.2014 to 1.4.2014 - Standstill Period;
- 2.4.2014 - Issue Award Confirmation to Suppliers;
- 2.4.2014 - Publish Contract Award Notice;
- 7.4.2014 - Framework Agreement Live.

Lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes