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Print, Supply & Installation of Signage for Oak & Cedar Wings - NCB
Notice number: ocds-h6vhtk-06da50
KEY INFORMATION
- Submission deadline
- • Sep 9, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Contracting authority
- Luton and Dunstable Hospital
- Accepted Languages
- English
- Tender type
- Goods
- Contract Value
- Published date
- Aug 3, 2026
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender seeks a qualified contractor for the Print, Supply & Installation of permanent signage across the Oak & Cedar Wings of Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, aiming to replace approximately 500 existing temporary signs to enhance wayfinding for patients, visitors, and staff. The scope encompasses producing final sign designs, manufacturing, supply, removal of current temporary signage, and professional installation, ensuring compliance with NHS accessibility and Trust guidelines. Technical requirements specify Aluminium Composite material with a matte finish, white Frutiger Bold font (30mm capital height) on a dark grey background, compatibility with Taski Sprint 200 Multi-Purpose Cleaner, and ISO 9001:2015 certification, alongside robust health and safety and risk management approaches. The contract has an estimated value of £60k - £80k and a firm timeline of 11 weeks, with works commencing on 05/10/2026 and installation concluding by 18/12/2026. Bidders' financial standing will be assessed, with the client reserving the right to not proceed if solvency risks are identified. Collaboration with hospital staff is crucial to finalize all sign specifications and plans…
TENDER BRIEF
The contract timeline is as follows:
- Contract start date: 05/10/2026, which is the Works Commencement Date.
- End date: 18/12/2026, which is the Delivery and Installation Deadline.
- Total duration: 11 weeks.
Key milestones include:
- Works Commencement Date: 05/10/2026.
- Delivery and Installation Deadline: 18/12/2026.
Sources
- 1Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document - NCB Signage Replacement.pdf — “only be considered if you can clearly demonstrate, to the Trust's satisfaction, that exceptional circumstances outside your control prevented you from submitting it on time. The Trust's decision on this will be final. Th…”
The core scope of work for this tender is the Print, Supply & Installation of permanent signage for the Oak & Cedar Wings of the New Building at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, replacing existing temporary signs.
The primary objective is to enhance wayfinding for patients, visitors, and staff by providing signage that is easy to read, consistent, durable, long-lasting, suitable for a healthcare environment, and compliant with NHS accessibility requirements.
The contractor's responsibilities include producing the final sign designs, manufacturing, supplying, removing temporary signs, and installing new permanent signs, ensuring all meet NHS standards and Trust guidelines. Approximately 500 signs are expected to be replaced, though this number may vary. The contractor must collaborate closely with hospital staff (Clinical Leads, Redevelopment Team) to finalize sign requirements and obtain formal approval before manufacturing.
Key project deliverables include updated signage schedules, drawings and specifications, an installation program with a phased delivery plan, full installation of approved signage, and handover information, including maintenance guidance. The work must be planned carefully to minimize disruption to hospital operations, adhere to infection control procedures, health and safety regulations, and accommodate clinical activity and access restrictions. The contract duration is 11 weeks, with an estimated value of £60k - £80k.
Sources
- 1TD APP 6 Quality Evaluation V2.xlsx — “a hospital, healthcare, or similarly complex and high-risk environment, please describe how you planned, mobilised, and completed a scheme of a similar size and complexity. Your response must address the following key pr…”
- 2TD APP 4 Scope of Works.pdf — “further details within the document TD APP 6 Quality Evaluation All permanent signs must: Withstand regular cleaning and everyday wear with Taski Sprint 200 Multi-Purpose Cleaner Be easy to read Meet accessibility requir…”
- 3TD APP 1 Form of Tender.DOCX — “and update such information as required. I/We understand the Client is entitled to carry out solvency and financial checks throughout the course of the Works Contract. The Client at its discretion may decide not to enter…”
- 4TD APP 9 - Evaluation Criteria and Invitation To Tender (ITT) Questions V2.pdf — “of signs required or any changes to the project scope. - How you will coordinate work across different floors, departments, and stakeholder groups. - How you will meet key project milestones and delivery deadlines. - You…”
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- TD APP 9 - Evaluation Criteria and Invitation To Tender (ITT) Questions V2.pdf709 KBPDF
- TD APP 10 Taski Sprint 200 Multi-Purpose Cleaner Product Sheet.pdf597 KBPDF
- TD APP 4 Scope of Works.pdf386 KBPDF
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