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Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Scotland's First Warriors" exhibition build and graphics has been awarded by National Museums Scotland, located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This procurement, under the 'services' category, concerned the supply, installation, and subsequent deinstallation of exhibition build and graphics for showcasing from 27 June 2026 to 17 May 2027. Conducted through an open procedure, the contracting process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage, finalising the supplier Lucidblack ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 49,841.38, includes principal contractor duties, with subcontracting permitted for specific graphic elements. This process was prepared and managed by National Museums Scotland with oversight by the Edinburgh Sheriff Court review body.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition and commercial graphics sector, particularly small to medium enterprises, to engage with high-profile cultural projects. Companies with expertise in exhibition builds, graphics design, and event management would be well-suited to compete for such tenders due to the specialised nature of the services required. Engaging in these projects could bolster business profiles and offer practical experience in delivering highly visible, culturally significant projects. Successful contractors would benefit from networking and collaboration potential, leading to further opportunities within the cultural and heritage sectors. The tender process emphasizes electronic submission methods, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of potential bidders.

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Notice Title

Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553672
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
ÂŁ50,000 Under ÂŁ100K
Lots Value
ÂŁ50,000 Under ÂŁ100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
ÂŁ49,841 Under ÂŁ100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCIDBLACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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