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Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 11:12

Tender

17 May 2024 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project, under the museum-exhibition services industry category. This tender is an open procedure, and is currently in the active stage of procurement, with a closing deadline for submission on 18th June 2024. The contract value is estimated at £264,000, with the services required for the new galleries in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (region UKM65). The procurement process covers a duration from 15th July 2024 to 28th February 2025. Businesses are invited to submit their electronic tenders by the specified deadline via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in museum-exhibition services, particularly those with expertise in concept design, project management, and the integration of cutting-edge audiovisual and interactive technology. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive exhibition fit-outs, artefact installation, and graphic production will find this project aligned with their capabilities. The project aims to create engaging and modern museum exhibits catering to diverse audiences, including children, families, tourists, older individuals, and people with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches and experience in museum projects are highly encouraged to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries. The galleries are intended to showcase the very best of contemporary museum practise, with an engaging mix of interpretive techniques. Within the limitations of the budget provided these might include written text and images, cased artefacts, film and interactive technology (eg. VR, touchscreen). The aim should be to produce an offer which appealing to the widest possible range of audiences, including but not limited to : - Children and young people - Families - Tourists including overseas visitors - Older people - People with disabilities Services are to include: - Concept Design - Principal Designer responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 - Quantity Surveyor Services - Project Management - Graphic Design and Production - Audio-Visual Design and Production - Base Build - Exhibition Fit-Out - Artefact Installation and Mounting - Marketing Collateral

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007261-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKETBOX DESIGN

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