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Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is seeking a Principal Contractor for the fit-out of the "Audubon's Birds of America" exhibition, set to be on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022. This tender process is currently in the Award stage after being completed as of 14 February 2022. The procurement, classified under the 'works' category, was conducted using an open procedure, with an approximate project value of £105,000. A contract was signed on 28 September 2021, and key deadlines for submissions were set for 1 September 2021, with opportunities for clarifications offered on 10 August 2021 and during a virtual Q&A session on 12 August 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and exhibition design, particularly those capable of demonstrating expertise in cultural or artistic environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly accessible, as all bids received were from SMEs. Companies poised to benefit from this contract should possess strong project management capabilities, a track record in museum or gallery fit-outs, and the ability to deliver high-quality aesthetic results under tight deadlines.

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Notice Title

NMS Audubon Exhibition Fit-out

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000661593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2021 - 20 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Museums 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 1JF
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

Eastern Exhibition & Display

Further Information

Notice Documents

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