Tender

GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the museum fit-out works at the Museum of Watford. This project, classified under the museum construction work industry category (CPV 45212313), is based in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 12th March 2025. The contract, estimated to be valued between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, will commence on 1st February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st February 2027. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, catering specifically to contractors with expertise in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specializing in cultural and heritage sector projects will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The project aims to revitalise the town hall facilities by developing new museum galleries, shared spaces, retail and community areas, and learning resources, all designed to enhance the visitor experience and ensure sustainability. Engaging with this tender could lead to a collaborative partnership with Watford Borough Council, offering a platform for businesses to showcase their abilities in delivering high-quality, sustainable museum environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works

Notice Description

The purpose of this expression of interest (EOI) is to engage with potential contractors with a background working in the museum, cultural and heritage sector; to deliver on the new interpretive design for the Museum of Watford. The Council will use this exercise to shortlist bidders to tender following an engagement exercise. Please complete the EOI form which contains the initial Conditions of Participation. The proposal for the Museum of Watford looks to update the town hall facilities and strengthen the cultural connections within Watford; this includes providing new museum galleries, a suite of shared spaces between the council and museum, a cafe, retail space, multi-purpose space and community gallery, learning space, resource and staff rooms. The overarching objective for this project is to create a space that is not only functional and safe, but also enhances the visitor experience and preserves the integrity of the exhibits, ensuring that the solutions implemented represent the best value for money, and help the Council meet it's net zero and environmental sustainability objectives. Following the submission of expressions of interest, the Council will score the submissions and the Council would ideally like to run an engagement exercise with the selected contractors in April/May as part of a review of the current Museum of Watford vision, procurement strategy and project programme; before the release of the final tender. This is to help inform the current thinking around the project and create a collaborative approach towards delivering a successful project. Please review the Expression of Interest document and the presentation that provides an overview of the scheme. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a68ae1-3604-4955-8e42-af792613fead
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-2 years
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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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