--- title: "Development of a new Archives Wales / Archifau Cymru website." ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-157701" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157701" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157701.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157701.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES" published: "2025-11-27" --- # Development of a new Archives Wales / Archifau Cymru website. Buyer: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-157701 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-157701) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-157701.json) ## Summary The National Library of Wales has awarded a contract for the development of a new Archives Wales / Archifau Cymru website. The project, which falls under the industry category of website design and graphic design services, is located in Ceredigion and aims to create a bilingual information hub representing archive services across Wales. The procurement process, initiated as a tender and awarded on 27th November 2025, engaged an open procurement method with the tender stage concluding on 24th November 2025. The awarded contract, now active, will see Heatley & Morris, the appointed supplier, deliver a modern, accessible, and bilingual Wordpress design template, integrating the Archives Hub catalogue by March 2027. This contract offers significant business growth opportunities in the digital design and technology sectors, especially for companies specialising in website design and cultural project management. It presents an ideal chance for businesses with expertise in bilingual website development and accessibility compliance to showcase their skills. The procurement's nature and requirements, such as template creation, content migration, and staff training, provide an excellent platform for creative agencies and IT firms to leverage their capabilities and potentially secure further maintenance and support contracts in the future. ## Notice To deliver a new Wordpress design template for the Archives Wales and Archifau Cymru websites, along with new branding, to promote and provide information on Archive services across Wales.The new Archives Wales / Archifau Cymru websites should be a bilingual, dynamic 'one-stop-shop' hub of information, representing the archive services in Wales on a national level. It will provide an entry point to the Archives Hub catalogue (from March 2027), enabling users to search archives resources from any repository in Wales and UK. The website will provide information on a range of collaborative projects and resources, contact details for all services, news articles and 'how to' guides, and closed area for a staff toolkit.DeliverablesThe following deliverables are required:* A new bilingual design template that is modern and accessible to all users and designed for use on the current Wordpress sites* A template that will enable editors to update and maintain the website content, with training provided before the new website goes live.* Migration of specified existing content into the new template, and time allowance for editors to update and create new content before new website goes live.* An interactive staging prototype of the design to allow editors and stakeholders to test content and functionality before publishing the live site.* A Staff Toolkit Area to allow access to promotional resources and training materials not viewable to the public.* Smooth navigation between both English and Welsh language sites and pages* New Archifau Cymru - Archives Wales branding and logo design.* Quotes for further maintenance and support (cost per hour)* Training package for staff* Search engine optimization for both Welsh and English sitesConsiderationsa. AccessibilityThe site must meet accessibility and usability standards. It must be cross-browser compatible and compatible with mobile devices. The site therefore needs to be compatible with assistive technologies e.g. screen readers and magnifiers, digital readers, and playback software.It must cater for the varying needs and abilities of users and be accessible in line with Web Accessibility Guidelines. http://www.w3.org/WAI/Public Sector institutions must comply with The Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (and the Equalities Act 2010) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/852/madeThe website must meet the WCAG 2.2AA standardhttps://www.gov.wales/accessibility-standards-govwalesand an accessibility statement must be provided.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statementThe interface needs to be intuitive, user-friendly, and searching needs to be accurate and easy.b. Design and layout / ErgonomicsThe new site should have a user-friendly, modern design, using colours and design elements to highlight the work and services offered by the archive sector in Wales. It is essential that visitors to the site can find the information that they require in their preferred language by navigating the site with ease.c. Welsh language requirementsIn compliance with the Welsh Language Standards (No. 7) Regulations 2018 the website will need to be available in English and Welsh.https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=21301At present, both English and Welsh site are separate, with a language switch option on the homepage only, rather than throughout.Domain dependant and contextual language switching will be required for the new website design.d. PrototypeThe successful company will provide an interactive prototype of a new design for the following views:* Main Homepages* Landing pages for each of the main sections* Design package for each element within a page* Responsive interface for each of the page viewsWe expect the first design of each view to be presented, then allowing us to request flexible changes amounting to one full redesign of the original proposal, before presenting the final prototype. Additional changes based on user testing should be included within the price. Each step will be signed off before moving on to the final stage when the product is delivered.e. Translation and proof-readingWe ask that the winning bidder work with us to ensure that all Welsh text is checked and proof-read before content goes live. If changes need to be made from English to Welsh, translations will be finalised by us to ensure accuracy before returning to you for adding to the site. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157701 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES | | Locality | CEREDIGION | | Post town | Shrewsbury | | Postcode | SY23 3BU | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HEATLEY & MORRIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72413000 - World wide web (www) site design services - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2025 at 15:02 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157701 - 3 Nov 2025 at 16:31 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157701 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=1 3rd November 2025 - Invitation to Tender for the Development of a new Archives Wales / Archifau Cymru website. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=2 3rd November 2025 - Archives Wales Website: Tender Evaluation Criteria. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=3 3rd November 2025 - National Library of Wales Standard Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=4 3rd November 2025 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Gwefan newydd Archives Wales-Archifau Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=5 3rd November 2025 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Gwefan newydd Archives Wales-Archifau Cymru - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV558574&idx=6 3rd November 2025 - National Library of Wales Standard Terms and Conditions March CYMRAEG ## Notice URLs - http://www.w3.org/WAI/Public - https://business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistoryHome.aspx?IId=21301At - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statementThe - https://www.gov.wales/accessibility-standards-govwalesand - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/852/madeThe - https://www.llgc.org.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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