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Published 23 Jul 2024, 08:55 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Large Scale Digital Screens and Advertising Concession Contract

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff Council (Local council)

16 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£400,000total for 16 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 3 Mar 2025
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Cardiff Council are proposing the installation of digital advertising screens at key locations around the outer areas and main arterial routes into Cardiff.

CPV: Advertising and marketing services · Advertising management services · Advertising services

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Queensgate RoundaboutCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Queensgate Roundabout, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: 2 yearVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Gabalfa Interchange (Bridge)CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Gabalfa Interchange (Bridge) Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Eastern Ave Llanederyn InterchangeCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Eastern Ave Llanederyn Interchange, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Culverhouse CrossCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Newport Road Rumney HillCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Newport Road, Rumney Hill, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Cardiff Gate Interchange M4CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff Gate Interchange M4, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Heol Pontprennau (Wedding Cake)CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Heol Pontprennau (Wedding Cake) Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Pontprennau Interchange (Bridge)CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Pontprennau Interchange (Bridge) Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Cogan Spur / Ferry Road InterchangeCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Cogan Spur / Ferry Road Interchange, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Rover Way / Southern Way VergeCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Rover Way / Southern Way Verge, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Pentwyn Interchange (Bridge)CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Pentwyn Interchange (Bridge) Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12East Tyndal Street / Ocean Way VergeCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · East Tyndal Street / Ocean Way Verge, Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Eastern Bay Link / Ocean Way RoundaboutCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Eastern Bay Link / Ocean Way Roundabout, Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Newport Road / Malbourough Road Central ReservationCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Newport Road / Malbourough Road Central Reservation, Cardiff, Wales.
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Penarth Road Opposite Pumping Station (Verge)CancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Penarth Road Opposite Pumping Station (Verge) Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #16All LotsCancelledRenewal

The City of Cardiff Council has many assets and prime highway locations that are attractive to advertisers. These assets have the potential to generate a significant annual income. The asset types include possible locations for digital screens on roundabouts, verges, underpasses, bridge gantries. . The City of Cardiff Council through this contract seeks procurement of marketing partners for each of the locations identified in the individual lots. These partners will install the new digital screens at their own cost and will sell the advertising space to generate a sustainable annual income stream going forward. The revenue generated can be used to support corporate activities and localised improvements.. The overall contract will be awarded for 10 years with the option to extend for 12 months.

The Agreement has been divided up into separate lots. One lot for each location. This will allow a range of partners from local SMEs to large international marketing companies the opportunity to sell advertising space in Cardiff.

Planning and Road Safety Audits will be carried out prior to the tender process.

A 10 year contract is standard term due to the initial outlay of the cost of the purchase and installation of the screens.

Having carried out a benchmarking exercise this contract term of 10 year is used in this industry for digital advertising by all the councils reviewed. Manchester, Bristol, TFL, Birmingham.

Delivery: Wales · Cardiff, Wales
Extensions: Extension Term: Two yearsVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Cancelled
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
23 Jul 2024, 08:55 BST
Last source update
29 Apr 2025, 10:08 BST
Award evaluation window
3 Mar 2025 – …
Authority reference
ERFX1008582
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-017500
Classification (CPV)
Advertising and marketing servicesAdvertising management servicesAdvertising services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04838f Find a Tender

Publisher note: (WA Ref:150357)

How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list

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Submission deadline
3 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en, cy
Bids opened
3 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

31 Oct 2024 → 29 Apr 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    31 Oct 2024
  2. Submission deadline
    3 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    3 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
  4. Notice published
    29 Apr 2025, 10:08 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 31 Jan 2025
  1. Published value published: £400,000
    31 Jan 2025, 16:58 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    31 Jan 2025, 16:58 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    31 Jan 2025, 16:58 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 3 Mar 2025, 12:00 GMT
    31 Jan 2025, 16:58 GMT
  5. Status changed to cancelled
    29 Apr 2025, 10:08 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 16

16 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Cardiff Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 4UWContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria