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title: "FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a46b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels

Buyer: LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a46b

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## Summary

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "FEW1541 - TAD Heritage Panels," aiming to design, produce, install, and repair heritage panels across Leicester city. Based in the East Midlands, the project is part of the Story of Leicester heritage brand, delivered by the Museums and Galleries digital and multimedia team. The contract, awarded directly to T.A.D. LIMITED, who owns the intellectual property rights, commenced on 17th November 2025 and is valid until 16th November 2026, with the possibility of extensions up to 2028. The process involved direct procurement, justified by exclusive rights, falling within the goods category, specifically graphic display panels, valued at £480,000. The contract was signed on 17th November 2025, assuring compliance with previous designs and branding.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in bespoke manufacturing and installation of heritage and graphic display panels, particularly those already holding exclusive rights to intellectual property. SMEs like T.A.D. LIMITED, being the direct awardee, indicate that companies with similar profiles and capabilities in design, production, and installation in cultural and heritage sectors can thrive and expand by securing such contracts. Additionally, firms capable of delivering high-quality design and branded solutions within Leicester could leverage projects linked with established city brands to enhance their market reputation, grow business capabilities, and expand clientele in this niche industry sector. Such contracts offer substantial financial rewards and long-term partnership possibilities, bolstering business development and securing future growth avenues in the heritage sector.

## Notice

The design, production (bespoke manufacture), physical installation, and repair of Heritage Panels across Leicester city. These require conforming with previous designs, branding, physical appearance, and appropriate ground fixings. The Heritage Panels Project is a long-running project delivered by the Museums and Galleries digital and multimedia team, and is part of the Story of Leicester heritage brand.

### Procurement Information

Supplier owns the intellectual property rights to the design and manufacture of the heritage panels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083451-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 1FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T.A.D. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31682230 - Graphic display panels

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 15:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083451-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 16:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060689-2025
- 29 Sep 2025 at 15:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060676-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083451-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060689-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060676-2025
  29th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tadltd.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicester.gov.uk

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