Tender

Design Manufacture and Installation of Museum Standard Display Cases for the Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is initiating a tender for the design, manufacture, and installation of museum-standard display cases for the Boudica Gallery at the Norwich Castle Museum. This project falls under the museum construction and exhibition services category, with a focus on display cases. The procedure is in the tender stage under an open procurement method, ensuring transparent and competitive participation. Situated in the UKH15 region, this opportunity allows suppliers to submit their tenders by 13 May 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 30 April 2026. The project, with an estimated value of up to £258,000, will see the contract awarded by 2 June 2026, ensuring the installation is completed by 1 February 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in museum services, particularly those experienced in crafting high-quality display solutions. Companies adept at meeting production and installation deadlines, and those with a robust staffing structure, will find this contract highly favourable. The openness of the procurement process supports both established firms and new players seeking to expand their portfolio in the museum exhibition market. Firms familiar with delivering goods under open procedures and those capable of collaborating with local government bodies will be especially suited to exploit this opportunity for growth and increased business exposure in the heritage sector.

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Notice Title

Design Manufacture and Installation of Museum Standard Display Cases for the Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum

Notice Description

Subject to successful funding Norfolk Museums Service is seeking to appoint a single supplier to Design, Manufacture and install museum standard display cases for the Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: In exceptional circumstance the Contract may be extended at the Council's discretion. Installation must be completed by no later than 1.2.27

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032499-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

39171000 - Display cases

45212313 - Museum construction work

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jan 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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