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FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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16 Dec 2025 at 15:00

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29 Sep 2025 at 16:33

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29 Sep 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels," aiming to design, produce, install, and repair heritage panels across Leicester city. Based in the East Midlands, the project is part of the Story of Leicester heritage brand, delivered by the Museums and Galleries digital and multimedia team. The contract, awarded directly to T.A.D. LIMITED, who owns the intellectual property rights, commenced on 17th November 2025 and is valid until 16th November 2026, with the possibility of extensions up to 2028. The process involved direct procurement, justified by exclusive rights, falling within the goods category, specifically graphic display panels, valued at £480,000. The contract was signed on 17th November 2025, assuring compliance with previous designs and branding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in bespoke manufacturing and installation of heritage and graphic display panels, particularly those already holding exclusive rights to intellectual property. SMEs like T.A.D. LIMITED, being the direct awardee, indicate that companies with similar profiles and capabilities in design, production, and installation in cultural and heritage sectors can thrive and expand by securing such contracts. Additionally, firms capable of delivering high-quality design and branded solutions within Leicester could leverage projects linked with established city brands to enhance their market reputation, grow business capabilities, and expand clientele in this niche industry sector. Such contracts offer substantial financial rewards and long-term partnership possibilities, bolstering business development and securing future growth avenues in the heritage sector.

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Notice Title

FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels

Notice Description

The design, production (bespoke manufacture), physical installation, and repair of Heritage Panels across Leicester city. These require conforming with previous designs, branding, physical appearance, and appropriate ground fixings. The Heritage Panels Project is a long-running project delivered by the Museums and Galleries digital and multimedia team, and is part of the Story of Leicester heritage brand.

Procurement Information

Supplier owns the intellectual property rights to the design and manufacture of the heritage panels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a46b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083451-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31682230 - Graphic display panels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T.A.D.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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