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AwardUpdate

21 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Award

05 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Tender

18 Jul 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Library of Scotland is currently awarding a contract titled "Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support" located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls within the services category and was initiated through an open tendering process. The project has a duration of up to five years, focusing on creating a semi-permanent exhibition in the Treasures Gallery, showcasing the Library's iconic collections. The tender documents detail a submission deadline of 3rd September 2019, and the contract was formally signed on 31st October 2019, with an expected completion date extending to November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in exhibition design, digital interpretation, and project management. Companies with experience in creating engaging cultural experiences, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope includes responsibilities for both the physical and digital components of the exhibition, as well as ongoing support services, allowing businesses to leverage their expertise to fulfil the diverse aspects of this comprehensive project.

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Notice Title

Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support

Notice Description

The National Library of Scotland requires a contractor to provide exhibition design, build, and digital interpretation plus ongoing support contract for up to 5 years,in the newly converted Treasures Gallery in the George IV Bridge Building in Edinburgh. The design, build and digital interpretation services are for a semi-permanent exhibition, with a minimum life span of 5 years, in order to showcase iconic items from the Library's collections. This will be a fully project managed service, subcontracted as required and will comprise of the following Exhibition Design & Build services Digital interpretation services Graphic artwork Software and interactives and hardware Project management services Lighting Design in collaboration with the Library's directly appointed lighting contractor Ongoing support of the physical and digital content (Term Contract) Consideration for regular / annual small scale refresh - with the rotation of collection material on display as appropriate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

exhibition design , build , digital interpretation plus ongoing support service contract

Renewal: Yes - may take up option for additional 3 x 12 month extension for on-going support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000589059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395354
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

32322000 - Multimedia equipment

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20196 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
National Library of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1EW
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Studio MB Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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