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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland, based in Edinburgh, is currently engaged in the tendering process for the "Adventure Planet Gallery Fitout" project. This procurement falls under the works category with an estimated contract value of £150,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the deadline for submission of bids was on 3rd September 2021, following an intensive planning phase that involved site visits and Q&A sessions conducted virtually. The chosen contractor, Elmwood Projects Ltd, was awarded the contract on 2nd November 2021 with the contract commencement date set for 27th September 2021, lasting for a duration of 19 weeks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and arts installation sectors. Companies specializing in gallery fit-outs, including those offering electronic installations, exhibition design, and structural modifications, would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The project emphasizes not only the technical aspects of construction but also the integration of artistic elements, which could entice firms focused on design and cultural projects to explore participation in such public procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Adventure Planet Gallery Fitout

Notice Description

Permanent gallery build and graphic fit out

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a contractor for the fit-out for the gallery, Adventure Planet. National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out gallery fit-out. The works comprise of the provision of a gallery fit-out including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, wall vinyls, flooring and electrical work, wall painting and preparation, repurposing set work/interactive structures, Mechanical interactives, AV housings, AV screens, integration of interactive structures with display cases, graphics and electrical and AV installation as detailed in the scope of works and shown on the drawings. The tender is for all works unless otherwise noted on the drawings or in the scope of works. The Contractor shall include in their tender for completing the works as specified and as shown on the drawings and any ancillary or complementary work not shown therein but which may be reasonable inferred from the information available. The Contractor will be completely responsible for the operational methods, techniques, sequences, procedures and safety precautions in connection with the works. The contract will start on: 27 September 2021 for 19 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000663235
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV431916
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£191,445 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 1-6 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

Elmwood Projects Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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