Tender

Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST

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30 Mar 2026 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, located in Carlisle, England, is seeking an experienced exhibition lighting designer for its Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation. This tender, published on 30 March 2026, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the method being used is a limited competitive quotation, suitable for small and medium enterprises. The project completion period ranges from 1 June 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the tender submission deadline set for 11 May 2026. The location for the project is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative lighting design, particularly those that can deliver innovative solutions for exhibition spaces. Given that the procurement process is aimed at SMEs, this offers an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses or individual lighting designers to showcase their expertise in a prestigious cultural setting. Companies with a robust portfolio in designing and delivering exhibition lighting, as well as the capacity to blend on-gallery activity with collections storage, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such a project can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand their presence within the cultural and exhibition sectors.

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Notice Title

Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation

Notice Description

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced exhibition Lighting Designer to plan and deliver the creative approach to lighting the spaces and collection displays within the new Active Gallery, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. We're looking for an individual or organisation who can bring their expertise and creativity to support the final stages of design and onsite delivery of our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend. Full details can be found via the following link https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-lighting-design-request-for-quotation/ Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced exhibition Lighting Designer to plan and deliver the creative approach to lighting the spaces and collection displays within the new Active Gallery, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. We're looking for an individual or organisation who can bring their expertise and creativity to support the final stages of design and onsite delivery of our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend. Full details can be found via the following link https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-lighting-design-request-for-quotation/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fcfea12-136a-436c-86d1-98e54fc4fe20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8948abe6-86ef-4e3d-888d-43cf60ce6686
Current Stage
Tender
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 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

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