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Ceredigion - Museum Display Technician Services / Gwasanaethau Technegydd Arddangosfa Amgueddfa - Ceredigion

CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council seeks to procure museum display technician services for Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth. This tender, currently in the tender stage, aims to appoint a supplier with expertise in woodworking and fabrication for the installation of permanent displays in a historic building. The procurement follows the open method, inviting competitive bids, with an estimated contract value between £8,000 and £12,000. Interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 17 March 2026. The enquiry period closes on 10 March 2026, providing a window for potential suppliers to raise any questions regarding the tender requirements. The procurement falls within the services category and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum display services, woodworking and exhibition equipment, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. With the emphasis on bespoke three-dimensional elements and decorative works, suppliers with experience in museum construction work and meeting Health and Safety standards are well-positioned to succeed. The contract, set to commence on 2 April 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2027, involves key roles in planning, fabricating, and implementing displays within a notable cultural setting, thus serving as a valuable project for suppliers aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion - Museum Display Technician Services / Gwasanaethau Technegydd Arddangosfa Amgueddfa - Ceredigion

Notice Description

Ceredigion County Council is seeking to procure the services of a qualified and experienced supplier to provide specialist museum display technician services for use within Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth. This tender aims to appoint a supplier with practical expertise in woodworking, fabrication and decorative works to support the planning, fabrication and installation of permanent museum displays within an historic building. The successful supplier will contribute to display planning, produce bespoke three-dimensional display elements such as object mounts, plinths and display furniture, advise on materials and specifications, and assist museum staff with installation works, ensuring all activities meet current Health and Safety standards and good museum practice. The estimated value is between PS8,000 and PS12,000 for the full term of the contract. Please note that the contract value provided within this notice represents an estimate prepared by the Council. It is issued for guidance only and does not constitute a fixed budget or an indication of the expected contract price. Bidders are expected to submit a competitive bid based on market prices. Mae Cyngor Sir Ceredigion yn ceisio caffael gwasanaethau cyflenwr cymwys a phrofiadol i ddarparu gwasanaethau technegydd arddangosfeydd amgueddfa arbenigol i'w defnyddio yn Amgueddfa Ceredigion, Aberystwyth. Nod y tendr hwn yw penodi cyflenwr sydd ag arbenigedd ymarferol mewn gwaith coed, gwaith cynhyrchu a gwaith addurnol i gefnogi cynllunio, cynhyrchu a gosod arddangosfeydd parhaol amgueddfa o fewn adeilad hanesyddol. Bydd y cyflenwr llwyddiannus yn cyfrannu at gynllunio arddangosfeydd, yn cynhyrchu elfennau arddangos tri dimensiwn pwrpasol fel mowntiau gwrthrychau, plinthiau a dodrefn arddangos, yn cynghori ar ddeunyddiau a manylebau, ac yn cynorthwyo staff yr amgueddfa gyda gwaith gosod, gan sicrhau bod yr holl weithgareddau'n bodloni safonau Iechyd a Diogelwch cyfredol ac arfer da amgueddfa. Mae'r gwerth amcangyfrifedig rhwng PS8,000 a PS12,000 ar gyfer tymor llawn y contract. Noder bod gwerth y contract a ddarperir yn yr hysbysiad hwn yn cynrychioli amcangyfrif a baratowyd gan y Cyngor. Fe'i cyhoeddir at ddibenion canllaw yn unig ac nid yw'n gyfystyr a chyllideb sefydlog nac yn arwydd o bris disgwyliedig y contract. Disgwylir i dendrwyr gyflwyno cynnig cystadleuol yn seiliedig ar brisiau'r farchnad.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016672-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

45212313 - Museum construction work

45422100 - Woodwork

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR SIR CEREDIGION COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
SA46 0PA
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberaeron and Aberarth
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

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