Award

Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics

URRAS NAN TURSACHAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics" contract, managed by Urras nan Tursachan, has reached the award stage. The project involves construction work, specifically the exhibition joinery fit-out, graphics, and signage production for a new exhibition development at the Calanais Visitor Centre located on the Isle of Lewis. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring transparent competition. The award for this project was made to Marcon Fit-Out Ltd, and the contract was signed on 28th November 2025 with a total value of £384,107. The process falls under the industry category of construction work, and the contract does not include options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies experienced in historical or cultural exhibition construction. Businesses specialising in high-quality, bespoke joinery and graphic solutions would find this contract advantageous due to the project's focus on quality (60%) over price (40%) as part of the award criteria. Opportunities are particularly suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by all bids submitted being from SMEs. The location in the Isle of Lewis may especially appeal to businesses situated in or familiar with the UKM region, providing an opportunity for local economic engagement and development.

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Notice Title

Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics

Notice Description

Exhibition joinery fit-out, graphics and signage production and installation for the new exhibition development at the Calanais visitor centre, Isle of Lewis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure, with process as described within tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078545-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,107 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
URRAS NAN TURSACHAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@altprocurement.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01851621422

Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS2 9DB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
An Taobh Siar agus Nis
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARCON FIT-OUT

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