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Framework Agreement for Graphic Production and Installation

Awarded to ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - Trading as Astra Group, HOBS REPROGRAPHICS LIMITED, LEACH COLOUR LIMITED +2 more

National Museums Liverpool(buyer)

Published
Published 3 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 1 September 2026
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Overview

National Museums Liverpool is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for graphic production and installation services across its seven venues, supporting approximately 18–22 exhibitions and displays annually. The contractor will produce large-scale printed graphics including wallpaper, panels on substrates, vinyl, labels, and screen-printed signage, with scope varying by individual exhibition and venue. The framework has an estimated value of £333,333 and a submission deadline of 1 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£333,333
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
3 August 2026
Questions by
25 August 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
SignageExhibition standsGraphic design servicesMuseum-exhibition services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£333,333
Award date
6 November 2026
Contract period
2 November 2026 → 4 November 2030
Contract length
4 years
Bids received
10
Winners
  • ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - Trading as Astra Group
  • HOBS REPROGRAPHICS LIMITED
  • LEACH COLOUR LIMITED
  • MS-GROUP LIMITED t/a Morgans Consult
  • PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON) LIMITED

This contract ends on 4 November 2030.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

10

8 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 10% · Quality 90%

  • Quality70%
  • Pricing10%
  • Samples20%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

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National Museums Liverpool in the last 12 months

5

contracts awarded, worth £1,781,280 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    6 November 2026

  2. Tender Update

    4 August 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    3 August 2026

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