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Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics

National Museums Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,841 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20265 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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 Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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