Tender

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 is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement process, seeking services for wayfinding and interior signage at its facility in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. This procurement falls under services within the architectural, graphic, and interior design categories, emphasising specialty design services. There is an open procurement method allowing wide participation. Interested parties are required to complete an authorised site visit before tender submission, with electronic responses accepted. The tender period closes on 7 January 2026, while the award period concludes on 12 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public sector and heritage spaces, particularly those with expertise in wayfinding evaluation, design, and installation. Companies skilled in creating innovative signage systems, graphic design, and architectural design will find this project ideal for showcasing their capabilities and expanding their portfolio. The open procurement method supports consortium bidding, encouraging collaborative approaches to deliver comprehensive design solutions. Businesses that leverage these opportunities for growth will benefit from aligning with a prestigious institution, enhancing their market position within the design industry sectors.

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Notice Information

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.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=158985.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:158985)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

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
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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