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Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations

Scottish Seabird Centre

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18 Sep 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Seabird Centre is procuring works to improve its exhibitions and visitor experience, including a new immersive theatre at its site in North Berwick. The requirement is split into two related workstreams. One covers exhibition alterations, a new exhibition display, construction of the theatre shell, building fabric and mechanical and electrical modifications. The other covers the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the theatre’s audio-visual systems. The audio-visual contractor must coordinate with the base-build contractor so that systems are integrated within the completed shell and exhibition environment. The work is categorised as construction works and includes exhibition, visitor-attraction and audio-visual installation elements. Both lots will be delivered at the Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It covers two lots, and suppliers may bid for both. The estimated total value is £265,000, comprising £115,000 for exhibition alterations and theatre shell construction, and £150,000 for immersive theatre audio-visual installation. The buyer set 16 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC as the tender return deadline and bid opening time; evaluation is scheduled from that time. Both contracts are planned to run from 30 October 2026 to 1 April 2027. Award will consider suitability and relevant experience. Tenderers must provide staff names and qualifications, two relevant project examples completed within the previous five years, and client references or other evidence of satisfactory delivery. Variants are allowed for both lots.

This opportunity suits contractors able to deliver specialist public-facing exhibition or visitor-attraction projects. Lot 1 requires capability in refurbishment, exhibition construction, building fabric and mechanical and electrical coordination, together with experience of managing multiple contractors and specialist suppliers on live projects. The successful Lot 1 contractor must fulfil the Principal Contractor role and, where applicable, the Principal Designer role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Lot 2 suits audio-visual specialists with experience designing, supplying, installing and commissioning immersive systems for exhibitions, visitor attractions or comparable public environments. Bidders need evidence of recent comparable delivery, client references and suitably qualified staff. Required or committed insurance includes employers’ liability, public liability, professional indemnity and, for Lot 1, Contractors’ All Risks cover.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations

Notice Description

The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) seeks to appoint suitably qualified contractor(s) to deliver exhibition alterations, visitor experience improvements and a new immersive theater installation. The procurement is divided into two lots comprising base build works and audio visual design and installation.

Lot Information

Lot 2: Immersive Theater Audio Visual Installation

Lot 2: Immersive Theater Audio Visual Installation The contract comprises the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the audio visual systems required to deliver the immersive theater. The successful Contractor will coordinate with the Lot 1 Contractor to ensure full integration of all systems within the completed shell and exhibition environment.

Options: As outlined in the procurement documents

Lot 1: Exhibition Alterations and Immersive Theater Shell Construction

Lot 1: Exhibition Alterations and Immersive Theater Shell Construction (Stage 3-6) The contract comprises the design and construction of exhibition alterations, installation of a new exhibition display, construction of an immersive theater shell and associated building fabric, mechanical and electrical services modifications. The successful Contractor shall act as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and shall be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the construction phase, including coordination and integration of a separately appointed Audio Visual Contractor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000843372
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564850
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Seabird Centre
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH BERWICK
Postcode
EH39 4SS
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian
Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
North Berwick Coastal
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564850
    Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations - The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) seeks to appoint suitably qualified contractor(s) to deliver exhibition alterations, visitor experience improvements and a new immersive theater installation. The procurement is divided into two lots comprising base build works and audio visual design and installation.

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