Award

Exhibition design, build, audio visual and maintenance services

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2017 at 00:00

Tender

22 Mar 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body is currently engaged in the procurement process for "Exhibition design, build, audio visual and maintenance services" aimed at enhancing their programme of temporary public exhibitions, notably in the Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament located in Edinburgh. This open tender, with a contract value of £180,000, has a submission deadline set for 24 April 2017. The award for the contract is anticipated to occur shortly thereafter, marking a significant period for potential contractors in the services industry.

This opportunity presents a unique avenue for growth for businesses specialising in exhibition design, audio-visual services, and event management. Companies with expertise in constructing and maintaining exhibition spaces, particularly those accustomed to working within public sector frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, firms that can demonstrate strong previous experience in delivering similar services may find themselves at an advantage due to the defined evaluation criteria. The potential for additional work on semi-permanent or offsite exhibitions further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Exhibition design, build, audio visual and maintenance services

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Contractor to provide exhibition design, build, audio-visual and maintenance services. These services are required to support the Parliament's programme of temporary public exhibitions, primarily but not exclusively, in the Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament building. The contract will also support the development of the semi-permanent Parliament exhibition, provide printed or digital interpretation for the Art Collection, including any new acquisitions or loans on display inside or outside the building, and potentially also offsite pop-up exhibitions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB)seeks the provision of exhibition design, exhibition construction, audio-visual, maintenance, digital interpretation and graphic design services. These services are required to support the Parliament's programme of temporary public exhibitions, primarily but not exclusively, in the Main Hall of the Scottish Parliament building. The contract will also support the development of the semi-permanent Parliament exhibition, provide printed or digital interpretation for the Art Collection, including any new acquisitions or loans on display inside or outside the building, and potentially also offsite pop-up exhibitions.

Renewal: The contract may be extended by 2 one year periods at the sole discretion of the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000488576
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290234
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45216114 - Parliament and public assembly buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
liam.middleton@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412784405

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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