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Hubs and Libraries Digital Screens and Information Kiosks

  • First published: 04 December 2025
  • Last modified: 04 December 2025
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee6c
Published by:
Cardiff Council
Authority ID:
AA0422
Publication date:
04 December 2025
Deadline date:
09 January 2026
Notice type:
UK2
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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 KiosksScope of ServicesThe 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 screens3 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 2: Butetown Hub (annual footfall 20,800)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 3: Canton Hub (annual footfall 78,800)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 4: Cathays Branch and Heritage Library (annual footfall 38,200)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 5: Ely Hub (annual footfall 172,200)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 6: Fairwater Hub (annual footfall 64,750)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 7: Grangetown Hub (annual footfall 118,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 8: Llandaff North and Gabalfa Hub (annual footfall 168,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 9: Llanishen Hub (annual footfall 60,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 10: Llanrumney Hub (annual footfall 109,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 11: Penylan Hub (annual footfall 160,400)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 12: Powerhouse Hub (annual footfall 124,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 13: Radyr Hub (annual footfall 40,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 14: Rhiwbina Hub (annual footfall 88,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 15: Rhydypennau Hub (annual footfall 72,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 16: Rumney Hub (annual footfall 38,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 17: STAR Hub (annual footfall 110,400)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 18: St Mellons Hub (annual footfall 122,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk Site 19: Whitchurch Hub (annual footfall 65,000)1 x 32 inch digital plinth screens1 x RFID 22 inch Kiosk ScreensTill receipts are used in each Kiosk

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

ERFX1008745

Procurement description

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

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Total value (estimated)

100000 GBP Excluding VAT

120000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

28 February 2026, 00:00AM to 27 February 2027, 23:59PM

Contracting authority

Cardiff Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: County Hall

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF10 4UW

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.cardiff.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHP-5769-YHRQ

Contact name: Jordan Evans

Email: Corporateandtransport@cardiff.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Concession

Is the total value above threshold?

Below threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 79341000 - Advertising services

Delivery regions

  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

28 February 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

27 February 2027, 23:59PM

Engagement

Engagement process 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.

Due date

09 January 2026, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

23 January 2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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