Planning

Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh

GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)

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Planning

18 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh" project, aimed at updating signage across various venues in Glasgow. This initiative is classified under the general public services industry category and has a geographic focus on Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement is set to involve producing and installing updated internal and external signage, wayfinding, and brand messaging across 24 venues, including museums, sports centres, libraries, arts and music venues, as well as retail spaces and cafes. The planned procurement stage anticipates further notice by 19th September 2025, as part of a tender process compliant with the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in signage manufacturing, installation, and branding services. Companies with expertise in creating strategic signage solutions tailored to local audiences and venue-specific activities will find this project particularly promising. Businesses capable of integrating brand consistency across diverse venue types, from arts spaces to sports facilities, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement, aligned with the requirements of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), invites suppliers capable of delivering bespoke design elements such as totems, monoliths, and custom wayfinding solutions to enhance visitor experience and engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glasgow Life Estate Signage Refresh

Notice Description

Glasgow Life wants to work with suppliers to: - produce and install the refresh of internal and external signage, wayfinding and brand messaging across a number of our venues. - Create venue signage strategies with the audience, the local area and their programmes and services in mind. - Update and enhance the customer journey and experience in each venue. 24 of our venues are in scope, comprising of museums, sport centres, libraries and arts and music venues. Also included are retail spaces and cafes within the appropriate venues

Lot Information

Lot 1

We want to work with suppliers to: - produce and install the refresh of internal and external signage, wayfinding and brand messaging across a number of our venues. - Create venue signage strategies with the audience, the local area and their programmes and services in mind. - Update and enhance the customer journey and experience in each venue. 24 of our venues are in scope, comprising of museums, sport centres, libraries and arts and music venues. Also included are retail spaces and cafes within the appropriate venues

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804782
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535028
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLASGOW LIFE (CULTURE & SPORT GLASGOW)
Contact Name
Abimbola Olutola
Contact Email
abimbola.olutola@glasgowlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412875923

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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