Tender

T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum

DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 09:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Derry City and Strabane District Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum," under the procurement process stage identified as "tender". This procurement process is an open competition for museum services, aiming to procure the services of expert artefact mount makers with a background in Museum and Heritage or Visitor Attraction projects. The main task is to design, manufacture, and install mounts for artefacts at the DNA Museum, located in the historically significant area of Ebrington Square, Derry Londonderry. The deadline for tender submission is set for 13th February 2026, while any enquiries must be made by 30th January 2026. The contract period will run from 27th March 2026 to 26th March 2027, with a total contract value estimated at £48,600.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in museum services and artefact mounting to showcase their expertise and contribute to a world-class exhibition project. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality, conservation-standard mounts and displays, especially in a museum or heritage context, would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for exhibiting artefacts, including creative mounting techniques, could leverage this project to gain recognition and grow their market presence in the museum services sector. Participating in such a prestigious project could enhance their portfolio and open doors to further opportunities within public authority-led cultural and historical initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum

Notice Description

The Contract is for the design, manufacture and installation of purpose made museum-grade artefact and archive mounts for galleries in the Derry Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry Londonderry, Strabane and the wider Foyle basin. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the city and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the city and district and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how the city and district has contributed globally to significant historic events. There is the requirement for a qualified artefact mount maker with specialist Museum and Heritage or Visitor Attraction experience and technical knowledge to design, manufacture, deliver, assemble and position all mounts and plinths within the display cases for the DNA Museum project, which meet accredited museum standards in terms of conservation and security. The main area of work is concentrated within the DNA Museum galleries within the former barracks in Ebrington. All objects earmarked for the cases will require new mounts and method of display. While most cases will require fixed mounting at either the base or rear, a small number will call for a more creative approach - such as suspending artefacts, particularly those of special significance, within the display cases. Your submission must be submitted via EtendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06063b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003318-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@derrystrabane.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERRY
Postcode
BT48 9DX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Brandywell
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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