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GB-London: Lead Exhibition Designer, responsible for full design (3D, 2D, Lighting etc.) of new temporary touring exhibition for the National Maritime Museum

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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Tender

14 Nov 2019 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The National Maritime Museum in London is seeking a Lead Exhibition Designer for a temporary touring exhibition titled "Sunken Treasures from Song China." This contract falls under the graphic design services category, with a total value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £50,000. The procurement method is selective, and the tender period closes on 28th November 2019. The design will encompass immersive environments representing a significant historical period, and the project is scheduled to commence with a kick-off meeting on 3rd February 2020, lasting until 26th March 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in graphic and exhibition design. Businesses with expertise in 3D and 2D design, theatrical and lighting design, and those capable of producing immersive narratives will find this tender aligns with their capabilities. Given the nature of the exhibition, designers who can effectively collaborate with a diverse team to create engaging displays for small objects while highlighting key artefacts will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Lead Exhibition Designer, responsible for full design (3D, 2D, Lighting etc.) of new temporary touring exhibition for the National Maritime Museum

Notice Description

Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is seeking a lead designer to create a dynamic and innovative design for a new temporary exhibition to be housed in the Special Exhibitions Gallery at the National Maritime Museum. Background to the exhibition: In 1987 the oldest, largest and most intact Chinese shipwreck was found off the coast of Guangdong Province, China. Amazingly well-preserved in mud and silt, archaeologists had uncovered a 'medieval' cargo ship containing over 180,000 items including beautiful ceramics, gold jewellery, money and raw materials. Coins found on board date the ship to the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), a sophisticated and innovative 'Golden Age' of Chinese history, some 800 years ago. The ship and its bountiful cargo was heading for the Middle East, set on a course to trade along the famous Maritime Silk Route. Following the discovery of the ship, it is now housed in a purpose-built museum in China, and the cargo has been excavated over the last 30 years. Work has recently begun on excavating the wreck itself which continues to reveal secrets. For further information on the shipwreck and its cargo: https://en.unesco.org/courier/oktyabr-dekabr-2017-g/crystal-palace-houses-shipwreck Alongside national and international loans, the exhibition, with working title 'Sunken Treasures from Song China', will bring together 300 of the ship's sunken treasures seen together outside of China for the first time. This must-see exhibition, which will tour to two international venues, will offer a fascinating glimpse into Chinese art, life, trade and commerce and reveal China's connections to the world through trade and cultural exchange. Scope of services required: Lead Designer required to provide full design services (3D, 2D, theatrical, lighting) from concept stage to project completion, and will be responsible for the design team. We are asking the designer to produce a toolkit for touring venues, which makes it as straightforward as possible to reproduce the design, but it is not intended that this be a wholesale turn-key exhibition. We require the design to create a series of immersive, narrative environments to bring to life this exciting period of Chinese history, the amazing shipwreck and its bountiful cargo. The successful designer will also find dramatic and artful ways to create a sense of mass display for similar types and multiples of small objects, whilst also giving attention to star objects. RMG requires one contract to meet all of the above deliverables therefore organisations are encouraged to bid as a group (e.g. Lead consultant with a number of sub-consultants) if they cannot fulfil the whole scope of services in a single entity. AV design will be appointed at a later stage in consultation with the lead designer once an interpretation strategy has been developed. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.Indicative Procurement Schedule: SSQ returns deadline: Thurs 28th Nov 2019, 12 midday; Restricted ITT out (shortlisted companies): Wed 4th Dec 2019; ITT returns: Wednesday 15th Jan 2020; Interview, evaluate, appoint: w/c 20th Jan- 31st Jan 2020 Kick-off with Design Team: Mon 3rd Feb 2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c927895-a082-4132-83a3-84ed816516b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d219b18-f0e0-4494-afe8-2f18a1e8b141
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 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
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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