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Project Tullie Phase 3: Central Sculpture Mount Designer and Maker RfQ

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST

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08 Jul 2026 at 11:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, located in Carlisle, is inviting competitive quotations for a mount making specialist to design and construct mounts for a 'Central Sculpture' in an 'Active Gallery' under Project Tullie Phase 3. This procurement falls under the "Hinges, mountings and fittings" industry category and is aimed at augmenting cultural services. The tender process is in the 'active' stage with the current tender period closing on 17th August 2026. It is a limited procurement method offering opportunities below the threshold, focusing on delivery within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The project, which begins on 5th October 2026 and concludes by 30th April 2027, requires the integration of playful floating displays and engineering expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in engineering, design, fabrication, and installation of museum-grade object mounts. Companies with experience in working collaboratively with curatorial teams to execute complex artistic visions could greatly benefit from participating in this project. By engaging in such projects, businesses can not only enhance their portfolios but also gain significant exposure within the cultural sector, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in museum and gallery contracts across the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

Project Tullie Phase 3: Central Sculpture Mount Designer and Maker RfQ

Notice Description

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Mount Making Specialist to plan and deliver the mount making of a new 'Central Sculpture' within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. The Central Sculpture will be suspended above a seating area with integrated object display, and the objects above need to have coherency with the displays on the plinths beneath. We are looking for a professional(s) who can bring their expertise and creativity to deliver playful floating displays, through discreet object mounts. The displays will include a selection of Tullie's collection and may also involve set dressing, with the intended result being an impressive "wow" moment within the visitor journey. This brief encompasses the mount making for both the objects displayed by suspension and those fixed to these plinths. The specialist must have experience with engineering, designing, fabrication and installation of museum-grade object mounts. They must also be able to work with the curatorial and project team to take the concept vision through to full delivery within the timeframes stated. Details can be found via: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-central-sculpture-mount-designer-and-maker-rfq/ Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Mount Making Specialist to plan and deliver the mount making of a new 'Central Sculpture' within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. The Central Sculpture will be suspended above a seating area with integrated object display, and the objects above need to have coherency with the displays on the plinths beneath. We are looking for a professional(s) who can bring their expertise and creativity to deliver playful floating displays, through discreet object mounts. The displays will include a selection of Tullie's collection and may also involve set dressing, with the intended result being an impressive "wow" moment within the visitor journey. This brief encompasses the mount making for both the objects displayed by suspension and those fixed to these plinths. The specialist must have experience with engineering, designing, fabrication and installation of museum-grade object mounts. They must also be able to work with the curatorial and project team to take the concept vision through to full delivery within the timeframes stated. Details can be found via: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-central-sculpture-mount-designer-and-maker-rfq/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
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Current Stage
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All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

44523000 - Hinges, mountings and fittings

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA3 8TP
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

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