Award

Supply and Installation of Printed Exhibition Graphics for Norfolk Museums Service

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2025 at 08:59

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 09:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Printed Exhibition Graphics for Norfolk Museums Service" was initiated by Norfolk County Council. The process falls under the industry category of "Museum-exhibition services" and covers services for several museum sites, including Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery. Located in the UKH regions, this procurement reached the 'Award' stage as of 25 April 2025. The procurement used an open procedure and adhered to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the contract signing on 25 April 2025, following a tender period closing on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in museum services, particularly those providing exhibition graphics. SMEs, like Rock Solid Graphics & Print, which secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller scale businesses to compete and thrive in such procurement processes. Companies that offer competitive pricing and quality service within the specified regions can leverage similar opportunities to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio through prestigious projects orchestrated by regional authorities like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Printed Exhibition Graphics for Norfolk Museums Service

Notice Description

The Council has appointed a supplier to supply and install, where required, temporary exhibitions across ten museum sites and undertakes regular improvements to its permanent galleries, including through major externally funded development projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has appointed a supplier to supply and install, where required, temporary exhibitions across ten museum sites and undertakes regular improvements to its permanent galleries, including through major externally funded development projects.Norfolk Museums Service is a countywide service operating ten museum sites, each of which has a unique and strong identity. Sites include Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse and Time & Tide Museum in Great Yarmouth. The full list can be found at https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to 24 months at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04defc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016928-2025
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

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCK SOLID GRAPHICS & PRINT

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