--- title: "Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-126687" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126687" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126687.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126687.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-11-12" --- # Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-126687 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126687) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126687.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract" was initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government, located in Cardiff. This contract falls under the goods category within the industry and is specifically for signage installation across historic sites in Wales. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to protection of exclusive rights held by Fielder Green Associates, who are the sole suppliers. The contract started on the 30th of January 2023 and is scheduled to conclude on the 29th of January 2026, with a total value of £299,000 due to modifications for additional panels and raw material costs. This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses, especially those that specialize in heritage site renovations, interpretive signage, or have a significant focus on technologically innovative sign systems. Given the unique intellectual property rights associated with the designs, it appeals mainly to specialised firms capable of working under exclusive rights. The durability and adaptability of the signage systems may also present opportunities for businesses looking to demonstrate long-term service reliability in challenging environments. Companies similar to Fielder Green Associates, which is a small and medium enterprise (SME), would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future, particularly those that value bespoke design and exclusive techniques protected under registered community designs. ## Notice This is a contract award notice following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice on 02/12/2022 which received no formal interest. The contract will cover the design, manufacture and installation of interpretive signage at a maximum of 130 historic monuments across Wales. The system procured will conform with the rigorous demands of working within scheduled ancient monuments both staffed and un-staffed and in remote, exposed and challenging locations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 As was noted in the original Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice and Contract Award Notice, the contract is for the manufacture, supply and installation of interpretive signage systems. The signage systems covered by this contract cover two types. The first can be installed at a scheduled monument and is fixed to a wall using mortar joints as fixing points utilising a "honeycomb" back plate. The second is a shallow tray system where signs can be placed into archaeologically sensitive locations without the need for deep excavations. Panels held within the frames of the signage systems are fully interchangeable and mechanically locked in place. Both systems also allow for the installation of audio media, bluetooth beacons, 3D interpretive or tactile displays and battery or mains electric operated systems. The signage has been utilised by Cadw on a number of sites for over 10 years and all have demonstrated excellent resilience with limited deterioration. All signage is offered with a guarantee, regardless of location. ### Procurement Information As noted in the previously published Voluntary ex-ante Transparency notice, the design and manufacture rights of these systems is owned by Fielder Green in the form of Registered Community Design (RCD) covering the whole of the European Union (EU) issued by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). No part of the design, manufacture or supply is franchised or sub-contracted to third parties and therefore the systems are protected by exclusive rights including intellectual property rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126687 | | Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Nov 2022 | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2023 - 29 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £499,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FIELDER GREEN ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage ## Release History - 12 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126687 - 28 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126687 - 2 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126687 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC420286 Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract - The contract will cover the design, manufacture and installation of interpretive signage at a maximum of 130 historic monuments across Wales. The system procured will conform with the rigorous demands of working within scheduled ancient monuments both staffed and un-staffed and in remote, exposed and challenging locations. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB429243 Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract - This is a contract award notice following the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice on 02/12/2022 which received no formal interest. The contract will cover the design, manufacture and installation of interpretive signage at a maximum of 130 historic monuments across Wales. The system procured will conform with the rigorous demands of working within scheduled ancient monuments both staffed and un-staffed and in remote, exposed and challenging locations. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV560972 Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.wales - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-126687 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-126687. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-126687.json.