Planning

Hubs and Libraries Digital Screens and Information Kiosks

CARDIFF COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Dec 2025 at 09:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff Council is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process with the aim of establishing market interest for the management of digital screens and information kiosks across its Hubs and Libraries network. This initiative, identified as "Hubs and Libraries Digital Screens and Information Kiosks," falls under the services category, specifically focusing on advertising services. The council is seeking expressions of interest from experienced commercial operators to manage these digital assets, potentially opening up new revenue streams through commercial advertising. Interested parties must submit their market engagement details by 9th January 2026, prior to a future notice anticipated on 23rd January 2026. The project is set within the Cardiff area, with the planning stage poised to transition into tender and subsequent stages.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advertising, digital content management, and public infrastructure technology. By engaging with Cardiff Council's digital communication channels, enterprises can leverage high footfall areas across various hubs and libraries to bolster community interaction and commercial presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability for these business types. The successful operator will oversee the full spectrum of advertising operations, ensuring content aligns with council policies while maximising the inventory's commercial potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hubs and Libraries Digital Screens and Information Kiosks

Notice Description

Cardiff Council Hubs and Library Service is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced commercial operators to manage digital and communication channels on a network of digital screens and information kiosks located throughout the network of Hubs and Libraries buildings. The Council has invested in a network of digital assets to enhance community communication, promote local initiatives and now seeks to create new revenue opportunities through commercial advertising. These assets include but are not limited to: - Freestanding Self Service RFID kiosk Screens - Digital screens within Council facilities and public spaces. - Printed till receipts issued through RFID Kiosks Scope of Services The successful operator will be expected to provide end-to-end management of the Council's advertising channels, which may include: Digital Screens and Kiosks: - Sales, scheduling, and management of advertising inventory; - Content curation in accordance with Council policies; Site 1: Cardiff Central Library Hub (annual footfall 495,475) 7 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 3 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 2: Butetown Hub (annual footfall 20,800) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 3: Canton Hub (annual footfall 78,800) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 4: Cathays Branch and Heritage Library (annual footfall 38,200) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 5: Ely Hub (annual footfall 172,200) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 6: Fairwater Hub (annual footfall 64,750) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 7: Grangetown Hub (annual footfall 118,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 8: Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub (annual footfall 168,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 9: Llanishen Hub (annual footfall 60,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 10: Llanrumney Hub (annual footfall 109,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 11: Penylan Hub (annual footfall 160,400) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 12: Powerhouse Hub (annual footfall 124,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 13: Radyr Hub (annual footfall 40,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 14: Rhiwbina Hub (annual footfall 88,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 15: Rhydypennau Hub (annual footfall 72,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 16: Rumney Hub (annual footfall 38,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 17: STAR Hub (annual footfall 110,400) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 18: St Mellons Hub (annual footfall 122,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 19: Whitchurch Hub (annual footfall 65,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk

Planning Information

At this stage, Cardiff Council are looking to establish market interest for the proposed. Please provide: - Name of organisation and brief description of background and experience. - Proposed digital structure and market opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079570-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jordan Evans
Contact Email
corporateandtransport@cardiff.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4UW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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