Tender

Interpretation Plan and Exhibition Design for the Redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum, S

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

This tender, issued by Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales, is seeking a competent consultant or team to devise an interpretation plan and exhibition design for the redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, operating under the open procurement method, with the primary focus on services related to architectural design and consultancy. The official tender period ends on 8th August 2025, with the award decision anticipated by 1st September 2025. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals via eTenderwales. The project aligns with the Amgueddfa 2030 Strategy, highlighting commitments like inclusivity, creativity, environmental conservation, and the enhancement of digital experiences.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for enterprises skilled in architectural and exhibition design, as well as those offering design consultancy and related services. Firms specialising in developing cultural and recreational spaces, or those with experience in museum and cultural service provision, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The project also calls for delivering bilingual documentation, suggesting additional opportunities for companies with capabilities in translation or bilingual content production. Overall, successfully securing this contract could enable businesses to showcase their expertise on an internationally connected platform, promoting long-term growth and visibility in this industry.

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Notice Title

Interpretation Plan and Exhibition Design for the Redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum, S

Notice Description

THE PROJECT RELATES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM, SWANSEA:Amgueddfa Cymru seeks a suitably qualified consultant/consultant team to produce an interpretation plan and exhibition design to RIBA stage 3.The successful consultant (team) will follow the principles set out in the Amgueddfa 2030 Strategy, paying particular attention to the six commitments:* For everyone: Make sure that everyone is represented.* Learn and Create: Inspire creativity and learning for life.* Put the planet first: Help protect and restore nature and our environment.* Support Well-Being: Support well-being through inspirational spaces and experiences.* Create Digital Experiences: Discover and explore the museum digitally.* Across the World: Build global connections.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153359 Amgueddfa Cymru will require the final outputs:* A bilingual Interpretation Plan to RIBA Stage 3, with a full rationale for proposals* An electronic copy of the final documents in PDF and Word formats, with appendices detailing the full scope of research and work* Electronic copies of source material, including images/visuals, maps and other data* Electronic copies of any presentations relating to the PlanFinal reports should be succinct with a clear emphasis on what could be done and why specific actions are recommended.(WA Ref:153359)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-153359
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153359
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79933000 - Design support services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES
Contact Name
Emma Olivari
Contact Email
procurement@museumwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7533939311

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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