Planning

Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh" is currently in the planning stage and is being conducted by Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), a body governed by public law in the UK. The project involves the manufacture and installation of internal and external signage for 24 venues, including museums, sports centres, libraries, and arts and music venues across Glasgow, as well as associated retail spaces and cafés. The procurement falls under the industry category of signage (CPV code: 34928470) and is classified as a goods procurement. Key dates include a future notice date set for 19 September 2025. The contracting authority, located at 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, can be reached through contact person Abimbola Olutola.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in signage manufacture and installation, especially those with experience in creating cohesive branding and wayfinding solutions. Companies specialising in producing bespoke signage and enhancing customer experiences have the potential to contribute meaningfully to this project. Given the project's scope across various public venues, businesses demonstrating a capacity for handling large-scale, integrated signage systems would be well-suited to compete. The project supports growth by allowing suppliers to showcase and expand their expertise across multiple high-visibility locations in Glasgow, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reach.

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Notice Title

Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh

Notice Description

Glasgow Life wants to work with suppliers to: - produce and install the refresh of internal and external signage, wayfinding and brand messaging across a number of our venues. - Create venue signage strategies with the audience, the local area and their programmes and services in mind. - Update and enhance the customer journey and experience in each venue. 24 of our venues are in scope, comprising of museums, sport centres, libraries and arts and music venues. Also included are retail spaces and cafes within the appropriate venues

Lot Information

Lot 1

We want to work with suppliers to: - produce and install the refresh of internal and external signage, wayfinding and brand messaging across a number of our venues. - Create venue signage strategies with the audience, the local area and their programmes and services in mind. - Update and enhance the customer journey and experience in each venue. 24 of our venues are in scope, comprising of museums, sport centres, libraries and arts and music venues. Also included are retail spaces and cafes within the appropriate venues

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056266
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041422-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
Abimbola Olutola
Contact Email
abimbola.olutola@glasgowlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412875923

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

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