Tender

Exhibition Fit-out: Little Black Dress

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Tender

21 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland is seeking a Principal Contractor for the fit-out of the "Little Black Dress" exhibition, scheduled to run from 26 June to 25 October 2020 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the submission deadline for bids set for 10 February 2020. The procurement method is open, with an estimated contract value of £90,000. Interested parties may submit their bids electronically via the provided platform.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction and exhibition design sectors, particularly those with experience in performing arts and cultural projects. Companies that specialise in exhibition fit-outs, including carpentry, AV installations, and bespoke display solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor will have the chance to showcase their capabilities in a prominent public venue, potentially leading to further collaboration with cultural institutions.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Fit-out: Little Black Dress

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Little Black Dress, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 26 June to 25 October 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for the fit-out for the exhibition Little Black Dress, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 26 June to 25 October 2020. The works comprise of the provision of a temporary exhibition fit-out including production drawings and information, setting out, installation of reusable wall system, joinery, setwork structures, AV housings, AV screens, installation of suspended ceilings, bespoke display cases, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV installation as detailed in the scope of works and shown on the drawings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377837
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212313 - Museum construction work

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2020 - 13 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Natalia Ostrowska
Contact Email
n.ostrowska@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474147

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
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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