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Wayfinding and Interior Signage at the National Library of Wales

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Wales, located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has concluded the award stage of a public procurement process for the project titled "Wayfinding and Interior Signage at the National Library of Wales." The industry category of this tender falls under services, specifically focusing on signage and interior design. As of 20th January 2026, the contract was awarded to Ms-Group Limited T/A Morgans Consult following an open procurement method. The project involved designing, producing, and installing wayfinding and signage solutions within the National Library. Key dates included the tender period ending on 7th January 2026 and the award finalised by 12th January 2026.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for businesses within the public sector and heritage space design industry. By emphasising graphic and speciality design services, businesses with experience in architectural and interior design services would have been well-suited to compete. The procurement process underscored the necessity for complete engagement through site visits, suggesting a hands-on and meticulous approach was required. Companies specialised in wayfinding and signage for public and cultural institutions could leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence in the design and signage industries.

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Notice Title

Wayfinding and Interior Signage at the National Library of Wales

Notice Description

The National Library of Wales (NLW) is seeking to procure a wayfinding evaluation, design, production and installation company with expertise in public sector and heritage spaces to undertake the design and installation of a signage and wayfinding system for the interior of the National Library of Wales (NLW). It is a condition of the tender submission that all interested contractors complete an authorised site visit prior to submitting their tenders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158985
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158985
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

71220000 - Architectural design services

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79932000 - Interior design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES
Contact Name
Rhodri ap Dyfrig
Contact Email
rhodri.apdyfrig@llyfrgell.cymru
Contact Phone
+44 1970632800

Buyer Location

Locality
CEREDIGION
Postcode
SY23 3BU
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MS-GROUP LIMITED T/A MORGANS CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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