Award

Services of Inverness Castle, Exhibition and Content Design Partner

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

03 Feb 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

03 Aug 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Services of Inverness Castle, Exhibition and Content Design Partner" is initiated by High Life Highland, located in Inverness, UK. This project falls under the services category and is currently at the award stage, with the contract being active. The contract was signed on 6 July 2021, with a total value of £498,150, covering a contract period from 10 May 2021 to 29 November 2024. Interested suppliers were required to submit their proposals electronically before the deadline of 30 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in exhibition design and content development, particularly those experienced in creating engaging visitor experiences in historical contexts. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in interactive installations, multimedia content, and project management would be well-suited competitors, as they can play a vital role in the enhancement of Inverness Castle's appeal as a tourist destination.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of Inverness Castle, Exhibition and Content Design Partner

Notice Description

High Life Highland, on behalf of The Highland Council, are seeking a partner to undertake a design process for the Inverness Castle Visitor Experience. The design services required relate to the exhibition, attraction and other content (physical or nonphysical) to be delivered within the Castle and in the landscaped gardens.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland, on behalf of The Highland Council, will initially appoint a partner to undertake a design process for the Inverness Castle Visitor Experience. The design services required relate to the exhibition, attraction and other content (physical or nonphysical) to be delivered within the Castle and in the landscaped gardens. This is expected to include a wide range (and scale) of installations, objects, media, projection, text and interactive digital opportunities for the visitor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648346
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439577
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£498,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2021 - 29 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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