Tender

TWBC - Exhibitions design and fabrication services

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council invites tenders for the provision of exhibition design, fabrication, and installation services for the temporary exhibition programme at The Amelia Scott cultural centre. This procurement is categorised under museum services, applicable for the UKJ46 region in the United Kingdom. Initiated as an open competition with a value of £30,000, the procurement process is in the tender stage with key deadlines including the close of submissions on 28th April 2026 at 12:00pm. Clarification enquiries must be submitted by 21st April 2026. The contract is set to commence in May 2026, running initially for a year with potential for two annual extensions.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The provision of these services could significantly enhance exposure and reputation in the cultural sector. With emphasis placed on both cost and quality, businesses with innovative design skills, competitive pricing, and high-quality execution abilities will be well-positioned to compete. This contract offers a foothold in the public sector for suppliers looking to expand their portfolio of cultural projects.

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Notice Title

TWBC - Exhibitions design and fabrication services

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking to procure exhibition design, fabrication and installation services for the temporary exhibition programme at The Amelia Scott cultural centre. Indicative Dates & Timeline for Procurement: Tender release: Tuesday 31st March 2026 Deadline for clarifications: 12:00pm Tuesday 21st April 2026 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Tuesday 28th April 2026 Evaluation: w/c 27th April 2026 Appointment of contractor: w/c 4th May 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Tunbridge-Wells:-Museum-services./9K2Q36359T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/9K2Q36359T

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract has the option of 2 annual extensions subject to agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029952-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

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