Signage - National Framework
Forestry Commission · Local or regional public body
In brief
Forestry Commission is looking for suppliers for this contract (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).
It is a framework worth up to £2,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 12 January 2027.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Bids close at midday, Thursday 19 November 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 4pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026
- Bids by
- midday, Thursday 19 November 2026
How bids are scored
Production Methods 35% · Supplier Competence 15% · Project Management and Customer Service 5% · Social Value 10% · Price 35%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 53 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2030.
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: app.panacea-software.com.
- Send clarification questions before 4pm, Wednesday 21 October 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Thursday 19 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Panels and Timber Structures (including installation) 12 January 2027 to 11 January 2029 What this lot coversThis covers production, delivery and installation of panel and timber structures, as well as orders for graphic panels. Orders will vary throughout the duration of the contract. | — | £1,000,000 |
| Timber-only signs (including installation) 12 January 2027 to 11 January 2029 What this lot coversThis covers production, delivery and installation of timber-only structures, such as way marker posts and threshold signage. Orders will vary throughout the duration of the contract. | — | £500,000 |
| Panel and Timber Signs (excluding installation) 12 January 2027 to 11 January 2029 What this lot coversThis covers production and delivery of panel and timber structures, as well as orders for graphic panels. Orders will vary throughout the duration of the contract. | — | £200,000 |
| Timber-only Signs (excluding installation) 12 January 2027 to 11 January 2029 What this lot coversThis covers production and delivery of timber-only structures, as well as orders for graphic panels. Orders will vary throughout the duration of the contract. | — | £300,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083611-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 088669-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
72Awards
44Suppliers it has used most
- Practicality Brown Limited3 contracts
- Upton Specialised Tree Services Limited3 contracts
- Euroforest Limited2 contracts
- General Farming and Contracting GFC Limited2 contracts
- Groundlord Ltd2 contracts
- Phoenix MRC Ltd2 contracts
- 4nature Ltd1 contract
- Agri-Vision Ltd1 contract
From notice 083611-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 December 2025, last updated 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.