Supply and Installation of Parking Signage - AWARD
East Suffolk CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £0
Deadline
23 February 2026
Published
9 March 2026
Type
goods
Overview
134 x Tariff Board / Terms and Conditions signs to be deployed adjacent to pay and display machines in all East Suffolk Council car parks. Signage to be made from robust highway standard Dibond material, and able to be mounted on two or three posts.
Design for signage to be produced internally, with specific location-by-location detail to be completed by supplier. Manufacture and install required, to include installation of new posts as required, and removal and disposal of old signage/posts as required.
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East Suffolk Council needs a supplier to manufacture and install 134 parking tariff signs across all their car parks. You'll be making robust metal signs from Dibond material, putting them on posts (new or existing), and removing the old ones.
Requirements
- Supply and manufacture of 134 Tariff Board / Terms and Conditions signs
- Use of highway-standard Dibond material (robust, durable material suitable for outdoor use)
- Signs must be mountable on two or three posts
- Ability to install new posts where required
- Ability to remove and dispose of existing old signage and posts
- Must work from Council-provided internal design
- Must complete location-specific design details for each car park site
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Manufacture 134 parking tariff signs from highway-standard Dibond material
- Complete detailed design specifications for each individual car park location
- Install signs on posts across all East Suffolk Council car parks
- Install new posts where existing ones are unsuitable or missing
- Remove old signage and posts from all car park locations
- Dispose of removed signage and posts responsibly
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is marked 'AWARD' — the contract has already been awarded to a supplier. If you're reading this, it's for information only; you cannot bid. Use it to understand what similar work costs and involves for future opportunities.
- 2Focus on the Dibond material requirement — this is highway-grade (reinforced aluminum composite), not cheap plastic. This affects durability, cost, and your supplier's expertise level.
- 3The phrase 'location-by-location detail to be completed by supplier' means you're not just manufacturing a standard sign 134 times — you'll need to survey each site and adapt the design (post spacing, height, etc.) to fit each car park's layout.
- 4New post installation is a key task — check whether this means digging/concreting foundations or simple surface mounting. The contract doesn't specify, so the full tender documents will clarify.
- 5Removal and disposal is your responsibility — budget for safe handling of old materials and compliant waste disposal.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a sign manufacturer, consider subcontracting the Dibond manufacturing to a specialist while you handle project management, design finalization, and installation. Many small businesses win by managing the contract rather than doing all the work in-house.
- East Suffolk Council is a public sector buyer, so social value will likely matter in future similar tenders — highlight any local employment, apprenticeships, or environmental practices (e.g., recycling old signage) in future bids.
- Installation across multiple car parks means logistics and scheduling complexity. If you bid on similar work, factor in travel time, coordination with Council teams, and potential weekend/off-peak working to minimize disruption to car parks.
Award Details
MS Group T/A Morgans Consult
£73,513
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East Suffolk CouncilKey Dates
Published
9 March 2026
Submission deadline
23 February 2026
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