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DfC - National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)

National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)

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28 Aug 2026 at 11:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI) is procuring exhibition interpretation graphics for its museum sites across Northern Ireland. The requirement covers the production, delivery and installation of materials supporting temporary and permanent exhibitions, including wallpapers, graphic display panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related display materials. This is a specialist exhibition graphics and museum display production service, combining graphic design, fabrication, logistics and on-site installation. NMNI is the buyer, with the Supplies and Services Division of Construction and Procurement Delivery managing the procurement for the Northern Ireland public sector. Suppliers should be able to deliver consistently across multiple museum locations and work to exhibition-specific requirements for both temporary and permanent displays.

The process reached tender stage: NMNI invited offers through an open procedure, with tenders submitted electronically via the relevant eTendersNI opportunity. The enquiry deadline was 21 September 2026 at 3:00pm, and the tender submission deadline was 28 September 2026 at 3:00pm. The estimated value is £288,000 excluding VAT, or £345,600 including VAT. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 25 October 2029, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each, potentially extending the term to 25 October 2031. There is one lot. Evaluation is based on quality and cost: key staff technical experience 21%, account manager 14%, service delivery 14%, contract management 10.5%, sustainability 10.5%, total hourly rate 20% and material costs 10%.

This opportunity suits exhibition graphics producers, display manufacturers, museum-exhibition service providers and graphic design businesses with the practical capability to design or produce wallpapers, panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related materials, then deliver and install them at museum sites. Bidders need demonstrable company experience and credible technical staff, including an account manager able to coordinate delivery and manage the client relationship. Strong service delivery and contract management arrangements will be important, alongside sustainable production and material choices. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Suppliers should have sufficient production, project-management, logistics and installation capacity to support both temporary and permanent exhibitions across multiple sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfC - National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)

Notice Description

National Museums NI requires a Supplier to provide the production, delivery and installation of exhibition interpretation graphics across its museum sites, including wallpapers, panels, vinyl graphics, signage and related display materials, to support temporary and permanent exhibitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of up to twelve months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082103-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

31682230 - Graphic display panels

79822500 - Graphic design services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 25 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-03

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Museums Northern Ireland (NMNI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 0EU
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Cultra
Westminster Constituency
North Down

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