Award

Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics

URRAS NAN TURSACHAN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

22 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Urras nan Tursachan, a central purchasing body located on the Isle of Lewis, is currently managing a tender process titled "Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics". This procurement intends to cover the exhibition joinery fit-out, graphics, and signage production and installation for the new exhibition development at the Calanais visitor centre. The contract falls under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry category. The procedure is open and is designed to attract competitive bids electronically by 22nd September 2025 at 12:00 PM. The winning bid is expected to be awarded on the same day at 12:30 PM, with the contract period set from 1st October 2025 to 21st March 2026. Participation in this procurement process provides further opportunities to work under the open procedure method, facilitating broad participation and transparency.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in exhibition fit-outs, design, signage, and graphics. Businesses experienced in managing projects within the cultural and recreational sectors would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method prioritises quality over cost, with a 60/40 quality-to-price ratio. Companies able to meet electronic submission requirements and provide necessary staff qualifications will have an advantage. Furthermore, by engaging in this project, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector, particularly in the dynamic area of cultural exhibition services.

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Notice Title

Calanais Stone Visitor Centre Exhibition Fit Out, Signage & Graphics

Notice Description

Exhibition joinery fit-out, graphics and signage production and installation for the new exhibition development at the Calanais visitor centre, Isle of Lewis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open procedure, with process as described within tender documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808037
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work

45212313 - Museum construction work

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,107 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 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
URRAS NAN TURSACHAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode
HS2 9DB
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
An Taobh Siar agus Nis
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARCON FIT-OUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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