Public buildings and spaces are used by everyone, so their signage has to work for everyone. It has to be clear, accessible and durable, meet the relevant standards and represent the organisation well, all within a procurement process that needs evidence at every stage.
SPI works with councils, public bodies, academy trusts and the NHS from our base in Greater Manchester, across the UK. We have worked with Manchester City Council on over 100 separate projects.
What we provide for the public sector
- Wayfinding schemes for parks, libraries, campuses and civic buildings
- Fingerposts, lecterns, map monoliths and interpretation panels
- Accessible and tactile and Braille signage to BS 8300
- Building signs, totems and entrance signage
- Glazing manifestations, office graphics and interior signage
- Market, venue and event graphics and banners
Tender ready
We are ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified, accredited as a Principal Contractor with SafeContractor and members of the British Sign and Graphics Association. Our teams hold CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS and SSSTS, and we provide RAMS, method statements and quality documentation as standard, so we are ready for framework and tender work.
A long term partner to Manchester City Council
Our work with Manchester City Council covers everything from office glazing manifestations and rebranding markets and venues to designing and overseeing the production and installation of major wayfinding schemes throughout parks and libraries.
Accessible by design
We design signage around the Equality Act 2010, BS 8300 and Approved Document M, with the right contrast, mounting heights, tactile lettering and Grade 2 Braille, and we can audit existing buildings and phase improvements to suit budgets.
Based in Manchester, working across the UK
Our workshop is in Greater Manchester and our teams work across Manchester, Greater Manchester and the North West every week. We also deliver public sector schemes nationwide, from single sites to multi site rollouts and framework contracts, with one team responsible from survey to completion.
Why clients choose SPI
- ISO 9001 quality, ISO 14001 environmental and ISO 45001 health and safety certified
- Principal Contractor accreditation with SafeContractor
- Over 250 years of combined experience across our team
- Design, manufacture, installation and maintenance handled by one company
Questions we’re often asked
Do you work with councils and public bodies?
Yes. We have worked with Manchester City Council on over 100 separate projects and also work with the NHS, academy trusts and other public bodies.
What accreditations do you hold for tenders?
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, Principal Contractor accreditation with SafeContractor and BSGA membership. Our teams hold CSCS, IPAF, PASMA, SMSTS and SSSTS.
Can you design wayfinding for parks and public spaces?
Yes. We design and install fingerposts, lecterns, map monoliths and interpretation panels for parks, libraries and civic spaces.
Is your signage accessible?
Yes. We design to the Equality Act 2010, BS 8300 and Approved Document M, including tactile and Braille signage.
Do you work outside Greater Manchester?
Yes. We are based in Greater Manchester and deliver public sector projects across the whole of the UK.
Have a public sector project or tender? Tell us about it and we’ll arrange a survey.
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Check out our recent work
Enhancing School Visibility and Brand Consistency for Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
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Fascia & Projecting Signs
Shopfront fascias and projecting signs, lit or unlit, installed UK wide.
Printed Products
Window graphics, wall murals, vehicle livery and large format print, installed UK wide.
Hoardings
Hoarding and Heras graphics, printed in Bolton and installed on sites across the UK.
Interior Signage
Door, room and directional signs finished to match your interior.
Tactile & Braille Signage
Tactile and Braille signs with raised lettering and Grade 2 Braille, designed to BS 8300 and installed across the UK.
Digital Signage
Commercial grade screens, menu boards and digital totems, built into your signage and easy to update.
Wayfinding
Wayfinding schemes, fingerposts, map monoliths and internal directional signs.