Tender

Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build ITT

TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust in Carlisle is seeking a skilled Play Space Designer for the "Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build" initiative. The project aims to create an engaging play environment at the new 'Active Gallery'. This tender is classified under the industry category of roundabouts and swing structures, museum services, speciality design services, and furniture. This open procurement process, initiated on 2nd June 2026, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 27th July 2026. The contract period is from 17th August 2026 to 30th April 2027, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and construction of play spaces and fairground amusements. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their portfolios within public sector projects. The open procurement method encourages wider competition, allowing suitably qualified firms with expertise in museum services, speciality design, or furniture to bid for this project. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses increase their market presence and develop partnerships with public institutions such as Tullie House Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build ITT

Notice Description

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Play Space Designer to design and deliver a dynamic and high-quality play environment within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full ITT can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-play-space-design-build-itt/ Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Play Space Designer to design and deliver a dynamic and high-quality play environment within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full ITT can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-play-space-design-build-itt/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712b795e-c7da-4c6f-9df6-405d378ed02f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf1671-83d8-444a-8a82-ef4818a6d493
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements

39100000 - Furniture

79930000 - Specialty design services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 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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