Tender

Barrow Dock Museum Exhibition Fit-Out

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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20 Feb 2024 at 08:33

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19 Feb 2024 at 14:43

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19 Feb 2024 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a contractor for the Barrow Dock Museum Exhibition Fit-Out project. The project involves the fit out of a new exhibition space at the Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness, focusing on shipbuilding and engineering heritage. The total contract value is £480,000, with a tender deadline of 8th March 2024. The contract period is from 18th March 2024 to 30th August 2024. This tender falls under the "Construction work" category and follows an open procedure below threshold.

This procurement opportunity by the Westmorland and Furness Council presents a chance for businesses involved in construction works to bid for fitting out the Dock Museum exhibition space. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this project. Businesses registered in England, particularly those with experience in heritage preservation and construction, can explore this opportunity. The project aims to enhance the local area's heritage offer and address important strategic aims related to deprivation, education, and health in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barrow Dock Museum Exhibition Fit-Out

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council are looking to appoint a contractor to undertake a single stage building contract for the fit out of a new exhibition space at the Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness. This project will focus on the shipbuilding and engineering heritage of Barrow-in-Furness. The Dock Museum is the lead partner with BAE Systems Submarines supporting a partnership intended to enhance the heritage offer of the Dock Museum. The project has three key aims: to reduce the risk of loss of unique, internationally important shipbuilding heritage; to take advantage of the current opportunities to preserve and share this heritage in new, active, exciting and innovative ways; and to ensure that the project supports the broader strategic aims of the local area to address issues of deprivation, educational attainment, health and general perception. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN711908) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. if you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register FREE link in the navigation area on the left of the screen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd737c19-32bc-4198-9699-bbf2218eac28
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 1-6 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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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