Tender

Interpretation Design & Build for Tilbury Riverside Station

TILBURY ON THE THAMES TRUST

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05 Feb 2025 at 10:27

TenderAmendment

03 Feb 2025 at 15:01

Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Tilbury on the Thames Trust (TTT) is seeking to appoint an Interpretation Designer for the Design & Build of exhibits and installations at Tilbury Riverside Station, encompassing RIBA stages 4-6. With a budget of £549,515 + VAT, the tender is for museum-exhibition services under the CPV code 92521100. The project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Towns Fund, will run from April 2024 to September 2026, subject to the capital build works programme. A restricted procurement method is being utilised, with a shortlist to be created from expressions of interest submitted by 24th February 2025. The delivery location is at postal code RM18 7EH, Tilbury, England.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs, as it involves a substantial project budget and a long-term engagement. Businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services, design and build, and those with experience in RIBA project stages would be well-suited to compete. Companies with the capacity to manage substantial interpretation design and delivery projects, particularly those familiar with heritage and cultural installations, will find this tender highly advantageous. This call for competition allows the opportunity to become directly involved with prominent funding bodies and enhance portfolio credibility through association with a high-profile public project.

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Notice Title

Interpretation Design & Build for Tilbury Riverside Station

Notice Description

Tilbury on the Thames Trust (TTT) wishes to appoint an Interpretation Designer to deliver the proposed exhibits and installations at Tilbury Riverside Station through RIBA stages 4-6 on a Design and Build basis. The total budget for interpretation design and delivery (including all professional fees andmark ups) of PS549,515 + VAT. The interpretation contract is anticipated to start in April2024 and run until practical completion and handover in September 2026, dependent on the capital build works programme. The project has been made possible with the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the Towns Fund. Please note: This PIN is a call for competition. TTT will be proceeding directly to tender stage, with a shortlist selected from responses to this notice. Details of the information required as part of an Expression of Interest is included in section 8. Please download the attached document for further information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£549,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TILBURY ON THE THAMES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TILBURY
Postcode
RM18 7EH
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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