Tender

Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by National Museums Scotland involves an open tender for the "Scotland's First Warriors" exhibition, focusing on the supply and installation of exhibition build and graphics. The industry category is "Recreation, culture and religion," and the exhibition will be held at National Museums Scotland in Edinburgh. This tender is in the active procurement stage, with an expected contract commencement on 16 March 2026 and completion by 31 May 2027. The deadline for submission is 27 February 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the procurement method deployed is an open procedure to ensure competitive participation in this £50,000 project.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in exhibitions, installations, and graphic production, particularly those with experience in museum settings or cultural events. Businesses well-suited to compete for this opportunity will possess a solid track record in managing similar projects, have comprehensive liability and indemnity insurances, and demonstrate the capability to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor. The open procedure allows for wide participation, providing an excellent prospect for small to medium enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio within the cultural and recreation sectors.

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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=FEB549190
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549190
    Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics - 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.

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