This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 01:00

Tender

10 Dec 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender for the "EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework," aimed at providing design and build services for annual public exhibitions in the Main Library. This procurement, categorized under the education sector, is situated in Edinburgh, UK, with an open procedure for bids. The submission period concluded on 16 February 2022, and the award was made on 14 March 2022, with a contract value of £250,000. The framework agreement allows for up to five suppliers, facilitating between one and two exhibitions annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in exhibition design, build, and graphic production services. Businesses with relevant experience in museum exhibition projects and a verified portfolio of similar work over the last three years would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers will be expected to meet stringent financial assurances and insurance requirements, benefiting those with a strong track record in the heritage and cultural sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework

Notice Description

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and requires framework suppliers for design and build services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and The University is tendering for a framework of suppliers for full-service exhibition services; design, build and graphic production. These suppliers will assist the University's Engagement Officer (Exhibitions), who coordinates the public exhibitions. The University are looking to work with one, primary supplier for each exhibition, providing the following services: - Design: creation and application of overall identity and design approach for museum/gallery exhibition projects, working to a brief provided by the University - Graphic Production: production, supply and installation as required of large format graphics, including '3D' services, working to specifications provided by exhibition designers - Build: fabrication and installation of exhibition build elements, working to technical specifications provided by exhibition designers.

Renewal: This framework can be renewed for up to a further 24 months (48 months in total).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676609
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444788
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79930000 - Specialty design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
3
Supplier Names

Nomad Exhibitions (UK) Ltd

STUCO

The Creative Core Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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