---
title: "Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158716"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales

Buyer: THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158716

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## Summary

The National Library of Wales, located in Ceredigion, is advancing in its procurement process with the award stage completed as of 16th January 2026. The project titled "Immersive Art Experience and Exhibition at the National Library of Wales" falls under the services category, requiring expertise in innovative digital technologies to create an immersive arts experience celebrating Sir Kyffin Williams. The procurement used an open method to invite tenders, with Focal Studios Ltd winning this contract. Potential suppliers had until 8th January 2026 to submit tenders, with the award made on 12th January 2026. The project is set in Aberystwyth, aiming to engage visitors with the artistic world through a three-room journey of understanding, immersion, and reflection.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses skilled in production management, design consultancy, interior and event services, and museum-exhibition services. Companies experienced in digital innovation and interpretation design are particularly well-suited, especially those keen to collaborate with cultural institutions like the National Library of Wales. The need to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies to create an engaging art experience draws potential for businesses offering unique, impactful design solutions in the cultural and artistic sectors.

## Notice

The National Library of Wales (NLW) is seeking to engage an interpretation design company with expertise in innovative digital technologies to undertake the design and installation of an Immersive Arts Experience and Exhibition in the National Library of Wales (NLW). The Sir Kyffin Williams Immersive Art Experience aims to bring visitors closer to the artist's life, creative process, and emotional connection to the Welsh landscape. The experience is conceived as a three-room journey, each space offering a distinct but connected encounter with Kyffin's world - moving from understanding to immersion, and finally to reflection and personal response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158716 |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| 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 | FOCAL STUDIOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79415000 - Production management consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79932000 - Interior design services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:33 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158716
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:57 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158716

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=16
  18th December 2025 - Summary of Questions and Answers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=18
  18th December 2025 - Updated summary of Questions and Answers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=15
  17th December 2025 - Summary of Questions and Answers received
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=17
  17th December 2025 - Summary of Questions and Answers received
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=14
  17th December 2025 - Plan of NLW Main Ground Floor
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=13
  17th December 2025 - Plan of NLW Lower Ground Floor
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=10
  1st December 2025 - Appendix H - Contractors Handbook 2021 (English)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=11
  1st December 2025 - Appendix H - Llawlyfr Contractwyr (Cymraeg-Welsh)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=12
  1st December 2025 - Final ITT - Kyffin Immersive Experience
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=2
  1st December 2025 - NLW Standard Terms and Conditions - Welsh
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=3
  1st December 2025 - Appendix B - NLW Brand Guidelines 2018
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=4
  1st December 2025 - Appendix C - Statement of Insurances
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=5
  1st December 2025 - Appendix D - Technical Response Template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=6
  1st December 2025 - Appendix E - Commercial Response Template
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=7
  1st December 2025 - Appendix F - Visioning Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=8
  1st December 2025 - Appendix G - Cod Ymddygiad ar gyfer Contractwyr (Cymraeg-Welsh)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=9
  1st December 2025 - Appendix G - Code of Conduct for Contractors (English)
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC566819&idx=1
  1st December 2025 - NLW standard Terms and Conditions - English

## Notice URLs

- https://focalstudios.co.uk
- https://www.llgc.org.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/

## Provenance

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