C384/2025/2026 Cadw Site Safety Signage

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has initiated a procurement process for the design, manufacture, and installation of visitor site safety signs across 132 sites managed by Cadw in Wales. This open tender, titled "C384/2025/2026 Cadw Site Safety Signage," falls under the services category with an emphasis on signage and health and safety services. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the eTenderWales portal by 12:00 BST on 17th July 2026. Tender documents are available on the portal, and any clarifications must be made online. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an anticipated award period ending on 1st September 2026. The contract is valued at £160,000, with gross arrangements estimated at £192,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in signage design, manufacturing, and health and safety services with the capability to manage both the creative and logistical aspects of installations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the Welsh Government's suitability criteria. The project provides an excellent platform for a firm experienced in handling scheduled monument consent applications, with a contract term initially set for two years and potential extensions up to 24 months. Companies that can deliver high-quality and cost-effective solutions will find this a substantial business growth opportunity, offering considerable exposure across numerous historical and tourist sites in Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

C384/2025/2026 Cadw Site Safety Signage

Notice Description

The Cadw wishes to procure and appoint an experienced signage designer and manufacture company to design, manufacture and install visitor site safety signs across 132 sites in Cadw's care, across Wales. The successful bidder will also take responsibility for the submission (and receipt) of Scheduled Monument Consent applications prior to manufacture and installation of the signs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

Renewal: The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the option for the Contracting Authority to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority and may be exercised to ensure continuity of service, subject to ongoing requirement and satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b884
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057789-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

71317200 - Health and safety services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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