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Hubs and Libraries Digital Screens and Information Kiosks

Cardiff Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 13:48.

Opportunity overview

Cardiff Council Hubs and Library Service is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced commercial operators to manage digital and communication channels on a network of digital screens and information kiosks located throughout the network of Hubs and Libraries buildings. The Council has invested in a network of digital assets to enhance community communication, promote local initiatives and now seeks to create new revenue opportunities through commercial advertising. These assets include but are not limited to: - Freestanding Self Service RFID kiosk Screens - Digital screens within Council facilities and public spaces. - Printed till receipts issued through RFID Kiosks Scope of Services The successful operator will be expected to provide end-to-end management of the Council’s advertising channels, which may include: Digital Screens and Kiosks: - Sales, scheduling, and management of advertising inventory; - Content curation in accordance with Council policies; Site 1: Cardiff Central Library Hub (annual footfall 495,475) 7 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 3 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 2: Butetown Hub (annual footfall 20,800) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 3: Canton Hub (annual footfall 78,800) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 4: Cathays Branch and Heritage Library (annual footfall 38,200) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 5: Ely Hub (annual footfall 172,200) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 6: Fairwater Hub (annual footfall 64,750) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 7: Grangetown Hub (annual footfall 118,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 8: Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub (annual footfall 168,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 9: Llanishen Hub (annual footfall 60,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 10: Llanrumney Hub (annual footfall 109,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 11: Penylan Hub (annual footfall 160,400) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 12: Powerhouse Hub (annual footfall 124,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 13: Radyr Hub (annual footfall 40,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 14: Rhiwbina Hub (annual footfall 88,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 15: Rhydypennau Hub (annual footfall 72,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 16: Rumney Hub (annual footfall 38,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 17: STAR Hub (annual footfall 110,400) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 18: St Mellons Hub (annual footfall 122,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 19: Whitchurch Hub (annual footfall 65,000) 1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens 1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk Screens Till receipts are used in each Kiosk

Classification

  • CPV79341000 — Advertising services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ERFX1008745
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
23 Jan 2026, 23:59

Special regime

concession

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Ends
27 Feb 2027, 23:59
Starts
28 Feb 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79341000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Advertising services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079570-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
4 Dec 2025, 09:20

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
9 Jan 2026, 23:59
Description
At this stage, Cardiff Council are looking to establish market interest for the proposed. Please provide: - Name of organisation and brief description of background and experience. - Proposed digital structure and market opportunities.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PVHP-5769-YHRQ
Name
Cardiff Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKL22
Country
GB
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF10 4UW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Id
GB-WLS
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Description
Welsh devolved regulations apply

Identifier

Id
PVHP-5769-YHRQ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Jordan Evans

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UKL22 · CF10 4UW · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL22 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6c-2025-12-04T09:20:48ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·