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Design Team Services

Design Dundee Limited (V&A Dundee)

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Design Dundee Limited, operating as V&A Dundee, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking design team services focused on museum-exhibition offerings. The tender, titled "Design Team Services," falls under the services category within the CPV classification "Museum-exhibition services." This procurement aims to transform the visitor experience at V&A Dundee in advance of its tenth anniversary in 2028. The location for the delivery of services is V&A Dundee, situated at 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, UKM71. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th April 2026 and the invitation for the second stage expected on 1st May 2026. The procurement method adopted is a selective and restricted procedure, encouraging only a specified number of candidates to submit their expressions of interest.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities especially suited to architectural firms and design teams experienced in museum and exhibition design. With a contract value of £450,000, it encourages creative, sustainable and value-driven responses that can enhance business portfolios and credibility. Categories like architectural design, museum services, and engineering planning make this contract relevant for multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering innovative solutions. Moreover, firms focusing on sustainability and social value, combined with a robust programme and methodology, stand a strong chance of competing successfully. This opportunity is particularly appealing to firms seeking to work on high-profile projects within iconic architectural settings, like the Kengo Kuma-designed museum building, adding significant prestige to business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Team Services

Notice Description

V&A Dundee and RIAS Consultancy are inviting expressions of interest from architects and design teams to undertake designs to evolve the Scottish Design Galleries and broader visitor experience at V&A Dundee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

V&A Dundee and RIAS Consultancy, the competitions and procurement arm of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, are inviting expressions of interest from architects and design teams to undertake designs to evolve the Scottish Design Galleries and broader visitor experience at V&A Dundee. V&A Dundee is embarking on a major capital project to transform the visitor experience across its spectacular Kengo Kuma-designed building, marking the museum's tenth anniversary in 2028. The project will evolve from this extraordinary architectural context, celebrating the uniqueness of Kengo Kuma's only building in the UK. V&A Dundee is seeking an exceptional, multi-disciplinary design team to develop an innovative, dynamic, thoughtful and transformational approach to reimagine the museum's Scottish Design Galleries, as well as creating a new, holistic approach to the visitor experience, retail and visitor welcome in the dynamic central atrium - Locke Hall. Additional information: The contract duration will be reviewed with the appointed supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026462-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Design Dundee Limited (V&A Dundee)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4EZ
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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