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Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 17:02

TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 08:34

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project, led by Monmouthshire County Council, focuses on museum construction and exhibition services to create an interactive visitor experience at the Shire Hall in Usk, Wales. The project follows an open procurement method below the threshold and is currently in the award stage, with The HUB Build Ltd selected as the supplier. The project's commencement is scheduled for 20th February 2026 and will run until 20th February 2027, with a potential extension until February 2028. This project is part of the council's broader heritage interpretation strategy, engaging various contractors for design, fit-out, and construction works, under the administrative management of Redman Design.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities for SMEs in the construction and exhibition sectors, particularly those specialising in museum and cultural projects. The engagement requires adept coordination among design and construction disciplines, making it ideal for firms with expertise in heritage building integration and interpretive exhibit design. The project's open competition format allows smaller enterprises to compete alongside larger firms, with a balanced award criteria focussing on both cost and quality. Successful completion promises not only financial gain but also establishes a partnering precedent on government-led cultural initiatives in Wales, supporting strategic growth for businesses seeking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project

Notice Description

The Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works project aims to deliver an engaging, interactive visitor experience through a series of interpretive exhibits. This initiative is part of a broader heritage interpretation strategy led by Monmouthshire County Council, with Redman Design as the exhibition designer and contract administrator. The works will be integrated into the historic Shire Hall building, requiring coordination between design, fit-out, and building contractors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be a period of 12 months available for extension for remediation works and servicing and maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eff1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011163-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£748,230 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rhys James
Contact Email
rhysjames@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447980936654

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Monmouthshire
Electoral Ward
Llanbadoc and Usk
Westminster Constituency
Monmouthshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE HUB BUILD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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