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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the "Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life Exhibition Fit-out" was conducted by National Museums Scotland, located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This project falls under the works category within the entertainment and culture industry. The tender method used was an open procedure, and the procurement is currently in the contract stage following its completion on 23 February 2022. Interested parties had until 19 January 2022 to submit their bids, with an estimated contract value of £143,000. The contract period is set to run from 21 February 2022 to 13 November 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition design, fabrication, and installation services, particularly those specialising in temporary displays and graphics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar fit-out projects can successfully compete for such contracts, as illustrated by the awarded supplier, Eastern Exhibition & Display. With several design and installation tasks outlined, businesses that can demonstrate creative capability, flexibility in project execution, and adherence to tight deadlines stand to benefit from participating in this type of procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life Exhibition Fit-out

Notice Description

Temporary exhibition gallery build and graphic fit out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life exhibition fit-out. The works comprise of the provision of a temporary exhibition fit-out including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, installation of wall system, bespoke showcases, joinery, set-work structures, AV housings, AV screens, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV hardware installation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000675434
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441929
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
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2022 - 13 Nov 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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