Museum of Two Halves Project - Audio Visual (AV) Software & Content

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

18 May 2026 at 14:44

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 11:49

Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Museum of Two Halves Project – Audio Visual (AV) Software & Content" involves Wrexham County Borough Council as the buying organisation. The procurement is centred around content management software development services, designated under the CPV code 72212783, and is focused within the region of Wrexham County Borough, UK. Initially initiated with a tender in 2024, the current stage is contract modification with an award to HERITAGE INTERACTIVE LTD, reflecting the project's evolving nature and unanticipated requirements. Modifications have extended the contract period, with practical completion anticipated by 30th June 2026 and expiry, including a 12-month defects liability period, set for 30th June 2027. The procurement method followed an open procedure conforming to EU regulations outlined under CELEX 32014L0024.

This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the digital content and software development sector, particularly those capable of handling complex multimedia and interactive installations. The project involves developing and integrating various digital media forms, such as touchscreens and immersive experiences, which can greatly benefit skilled firms in these areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like HERITAGE INTERACTIVE LTD have already been involved, suggesting that similar agile companies looking to expand their portfolios within the public sector could find valuable prospects here. Emphasising local engagement, the contract also includes community benefit considerations, fostering socio-economic growth in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Museum of Two Halves Project - Audio Visual (AV) Software & Content

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council (WCBC) wish to appoint a single contractor to carry out design, creative development, production, testing, installation and commissioning of digital media for exhibition display in both the Wrexham Museum galleries and the Football Museum of Wales galleries. Please note the media is a mix of touchscreen presentations involving text, images, film and audio, editing of archive footage, interactive games and immersive film and sound pieces.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract modification is to notify an increase in the contract price to GBP 541,287.83 (all figures excluding VAT). This is to incorporate a number of unanticipated client amends and an extension of time. This additional work and the extension of time could not have been foreseen. Changing contractor in the middle of the work was unviable due to economic (switching would cause significant inconvenience and duplication of costs) and technical reasons (requirement to meet grant funder timescales). The changes do not alter the overall nature of the contract. Practical Completion is now anticipated to be reached 30th June 2026. The contract expiry date will be extended to '30th day of June 2027 (inclusive of the 12 months defects liability period)'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045434-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212783 - Content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,063,537 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HERITAGE INTERACTIVE

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