Tender

Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is actively seeking a Principal Contractor for the design development, fit-out, and de-installation of the "Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire" exhibition. This project falls under the museum-exhibition services category, and will take place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from 14th November 2026 to 18th April 2027. Currently in the tender stage, the procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with electronic submissions expected no later than 23rd March 2026. Interested suppliers can participate in a site visit on the 10th March 2026, as well as a virtual Q&A session to clarify any queries. The maximum contract value is £145,000, and the procurement specifically forbids variant bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in exhibition fit-out services, graphics production, and advanced audio-visual installations, to leverage their expertise and gain visibility at a prestigious national institution. Businesses skilled in sustainable practices, high-quality project delivery, and demonstrable experience in similar museum projects will be particularly well-suited to this tender. With a focus on the quality of design development, experience, production quality, and sustainability, alongside price considerations, this contract offers a chance to enhance credentials in museum-exhibition services within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified Principal Contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 from the 14 November 2026 until the 18 April 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract will be delivered in three phases as follows: Phase 1 - Design Development Phase 2 - Exhibition Fit-out (including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, installation of wall system, joinery, setwork structures, AV housings, AV screens, bespoke display cases, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV installation) Phase 3 - Exhibition Take-down Additional information: A site visit is available for tenderers to attend at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, 09:00 - 10:00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Tenderers are also able to attend a virtual Q&A session via Microsoft Teams between 14.00 and 15.00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Maximum of two representatives per company may attend. Attendance must be confirmed in advance, see Schedule 1 for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017149-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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