Planning

Paisley Museum Re-imagined - Exhibition Design Team

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is planning a public procurement process for the appointment of an Exhibition Design Team (EDT) as part of the "Paisley Museum Re-imagined" project, aimed at the extension and refurbishment of the Grade A-listed Paisley Museum complex, located in Paisley, Scotland. The project, valued at £1 million, falls within the goods category and is set to enhance the visitor experience of this historically significant site. A planned market engagement exercise is scheduled, with a future notice expected on 27 April 2018 to inform interested parties about the Council's requirements and ambitions for exhibition design services.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in exhibition design, architecture, and related services, particularly those with experience in large-scale urban restoration and museum projects. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative design capabilities, particularly in delivering engaging and immersive visitor experiences, will be well-suited to compete. The project not only aims to transform a significant cultural landmark but also to elevate its status as a key visitor destination, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Paisley Museum Re-imagined - Exhibition Design Team

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN Notice) is for the appointment of an Exhibition Design Team (EDT) for the extension, refurbishment and re-imagination of the Grade A-listed Paisley Museum complex.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for exhibition design services for the extension, renovation and refurbishment of Paisley Museum (total project cost GBP 42m). The aim of Paisley Museum Re-Imagined is to provide a visitor experience of international quality, which tells the inspirational stories of Paisley, its heritage and its pattern. The transformation of the Paisley Museum is underpinned by a series of high-level strategic project aims that will turn it into a: - Leading European museum - telling the story of Paisley as a pattern and a town; - Visitor destination drawing its audience from Scotland, UK and overseas; - Platforming institution for learning, skills development, innovation and research; and - Community resource at the heart of Paisley's local life. The EDT will deliver services as required from RIBA Stage 2 to 6 for the exhibition works, to include: 1. Exhibition Design (3-D) 2. Graphics Design (2-D) 3. Graphics Artworking & Illustration 4. Lighting Design (displays) 5. Exhibitions Structural Design The scope of this contract does not include the design of digital and mechanical (hybrid) interactive displays or software/AV exhibits. The exhibition interpretation role will be undertaken by the Client. The project represents an exciting opportunity to alter and extend a fine neo-Classical building to respond to a unique collection, history and to deliver a fully 21st century facility that places the visitor at its heart. The displays, created by the EDT are required to be delivered through a flexible display system (including plinths and display cases), high-density displays and key attracts that may incorporate multi-media shows and some degree of immersion. The museum's collections are required to be reinterpreted and redisplayed, increasing the number of objects on display from 600 to 1200, and the EDT should deliver the 3-D, 2-D design, lighting design and exhibition structures as required. The Multi-Disciplinary Design Team (MDDT) will be responsible for designing a High Street-facing extension to deliver a bold new cafe, shop and reception, to resolve the current building's problematic vertical circulation, remove accretions and reinstate public areas, renew the services and refurbish the buildings. The Council had previously undertaken a Restricted Procurement Procedure for these requirements however this was withdrawn as the Council considered that there were not any offers which fully met the Council's requirements in terms of scope, quality and affordability. Accordingly, the Council is issuing this PIN to enable an open market engagement exercise to be arranged which will inform the Councils future strategy for these requirements. The Council invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest to participate in this market engagement exercise. It is envisaged that there will be an open event which will provide information in regards to the background of this project and the Councils requirements and ambitions for exhibition design services. Furthermore, the Council also intends to meet with suitable interested parties on a one to one basis. To register an expression of interest, interested parties should provide a short biography of their organisation as well as providing details / case studies of two or more similar projects that they have undertaken and completed which demonstrates their experience in this area. Al expressions of interest should be submitted via email to euan.walker@renfrewshire.gov.uk Please refer to section VI.3 Additional Information for details on the proposed procurement programme, noting that this is provisional and subject to change.. The project has been awarded a first round pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards an overall grant of 4.9m and will be subject to a second-round application in 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000537992
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315940
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Euan Walker
Contact Email
euan.walker@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1416187791

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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