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Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Award

26 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

17 May 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the "Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project" to Rocketbox Design. This project falls under the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion, specifically exhibition services, and encompasses various services including concept design, project management, and exhibition fit-out among others. The tender process was conducted via an open procedure with the contract officially signed on 12 August 2024. The main delivery location for this project is in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, and the contract is valued at £264,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design, interactive technology, and related services to access a substantial public sector contract. SMEs with expertise in graphic design, quantity surveying, and audio-visual production are particularly well-suited to this project. The contract seeks to engage a provider capable of delivering innovative, contemporary museum exhibits that appeal to diverse audiences including children, families, tourists, and individuals with disabilities. Successful participation could enhance business reputation and provide a reference for future public tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries. The galleries are intended to showcase the very best of contemporary museum practise, with an engaging mix of interpretive techniques. Within the limitations of the budget provided these might include written text and images, cased artefacts, film and interactive technology (eg. VR, touchscreen). The aim should be to produce an offer which appealing to the widest possible range of audiences, including but not limited to : - Children and young people - Families - Tourists including overseas visitors - Older people - People with disabilities Services are to include: - Concept Design - Principal Designer responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 - Quantity Surveyor Services - Project Management - Graphic Design and Production - Audio-Visual Design and Production - Base Build - Exhibition Fit-Out - Artefact Installation and Mounting - Marketing Collateral

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765591
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524664
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKETBOX DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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