IA2097 Staffordshire Countryside Explorer - Heritage Interpretation Project

Staffordshire County Council
West Midlands
Open procedure
7 July 2021 to 3 September 2021

The project involves three lots covering site map panels, interpretation signage, and printed route guides for heritage trails at Greenway Bank, Cannock Chase, and Chasewater Country Parks. Lot 3 specifically requires the supply and installation of indoor interactive multimedia kiosks, associated hardware and software, and outdoor audio units. All works are time-bound to a specific completion date for heritage trail development.

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Awarded value: £85k; As published
Published: 9 June 2021
Awarded: 25 March 2026; FDA Design Ltd and The Way Design
Contract length: 2 months; Ends 3 September 2021

What the contract covers

Lot 1 of 3

Design, production, and installation of heritage interpretation signage, interactive multimedia kiosks, and visitor trail guides for public country parks.

Design, production and installation of site map panels and site interpretation panels
Design and print of a route guide leaflet for a new heritage trail route at Greenway Bank Country Park
Design and print of a route guide leaflet along a new 'Chase2Water' walking route across and between Cannock Chase Country Park and Chasewater Country Park
Design, production and installation of themed indoor interpretation panels inside the visitor centres at Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Parks
Design and production of some initial interactive multimedia content about the country parks for visitors, to be installed on interactive kiosks inside those visitor centres
Design and production of content for some outdoor audio units
Supply the associated hardware / software from which visitors can access the multimedia and audio content

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Lot 1 of 3
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 2 months
Contract dates: 7 July 2021 to 3 September 2021
Certifications asked for: None stated
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79822500, 92111250

Services in this contract

Interpretation panels and trail signageMain service£59k typicalDesign, production and installation of country park interpretation panels
Interactive exhibits, XR and 3D experiences£66k typicalInteractive multimedia content for visitor centre kiosks (lot 3)

Lifecycle

Published
9 June 2021
Contract awardedto FDA Design Ltd and The Way Design
25 March 2026
Contract starts
7 July 2021
Contract ends
3 September 2021

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Staffordshire County Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/261598/ia2097-staffordshire-countryside-explorer-heritage-interpretation-project
Buyer reference: f281c8e6-7fae-4df7-bd04-0a2671fceb61
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Staffordshire County Council. IA2097 Staffordshire Countryside Explorer - Heritage Interpretation Project. Contract award, 9 June 2021. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/261598/ia2097-staffordshire-countryside-explorer-heritage-interpretation-project (accessed 5 November 2026).