Cadw Interpretive Signage Contract

Concepts

• signage
• interpretive signage systems
• cadw interpretive signage contract
• 3d interpretive or tactile displays
• the signage systems
• cadw
• interpretive
• deep excavations
• limited deterioration
• battery or mains electric operated systems

Location

Throughout Wales

Description

This is a modification notice to an original contract award notice, preceded by the publication of a Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice, for the manufacture, supply and installation of interpretive signage systems. The signage systems covered by this contract cover two types. The first can be installed at a scheduled monument and is fixed to a wall using mortar joints as fixing points utilising a “honeycomb” back plate. The second is a shallow tray system where signs can be placed into archaeologically sensitive locations without the need for deep excavations. Panels held within the frames of the signage systems are fully interchangeable and mechanically locked in place. Both systems also allow for the installation of audio media, bluetooth beacons, 3D interpretive or tactile displays and battery or mains electric operated systems. The signage has been utilised by Cadw on a number of sites for over 10 years and all have demonstrated excellent resilience with limited deterioration. All signage is offered with a guarantee, regardless of location.

Ammendments to Previous Notice

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 34928470 - Signage

Indicators

• Contract modified due to additional needs.

Legal Justification

As was noted in the original Voluntary ex-ante Transparency Notice and Contract Award Notice, the contract was made as an award without prior publication of a call for competition and the justification for the direct award was as follows: The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Explanation As noted in the previously published Voluntary ex-ante Transparency notice, the design and manufacture rights of these systems is owned by Fielder Green in the form of Registered Community Design (RCD) covering the whole of the European Union (EU) issued by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). No part of the design, manufacture or supply is franchised or sub-contracted to third parties and therefore the systems are protected by exclusive rights including intellectual property rights.

Other Information

This is a modification notice advising of an increase in cost from the original contract award of 200,000GBP to 299,000GBP. The modification is made in line with Regulation 72 (1) (b) (i, & ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The increase is due to additional panels required and also an increase in cost of raw materials. (WA Ref:157593)