Published date: 26 May 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 June 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Signs and illuminated signs - 34992000

  • Installation of road signs - 45233290

  • Environmental services - 90700000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£48,000

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN614597-81464959

Published date

26 May 2022

Closing date

24 June 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

19 August 2022

Contract end date

11 December 2022

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Kent Downs AONB and North Downs Way (NDW) National Trail through the Interreg France England Channel (FCE) programme are seeking a signage partner to define 15 stages of the North Downs Way National trail with Gateway signage at the beginning and end of each trail section.

The intention is to strengthen the link between the rail network and tourism/ recreational opportunities along the trail and improve connectivity between travel modes and comfort on geographical information along with local walking & cycling routes. A contractor has been appointed to ensure the relevant landowner and planning permissions are obtained for the installation of these panels. Copy & images will be provided by the client.

The purpose of these signs is to:
• Create clearly defined start/ finish points for each trail section
• Provide key route information, maps and points of interest
• Create opportunity for "selfie" images to be shared on social channels as visitors complete sections
• Create associations between rail travel and the trail, encouraging visitors to use rail as a means of sustainable travel to and from trail sections.
• Acknowledge the project funding & investments made along the trail via the EXPERIENCE project

About the buyer

Contact name

Cameron Croucher

Address

Sessions House
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
England

Telephone

+44 3000411901

Email

Cameron.Croucher@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk