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title: "Interpretation Design & Build for Tilbury Riverside Station"
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# Interpretation Design & Build for Tilbury Riverside Station

Buyer: TILBURY ON THE THAMES TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0749bd50-626e-43d9-adef-8d4a4a9dbb0b

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## Summary

Tilbury on the Thames Trust (TTT) is seeking to appoint an Interpretation Designer for the Design & Build of exhibits and installations at Tilbury Riverside Station, encompassing RIBA stages 4-6. With a budget of £549,515 + VAT, the tender is for museum-exhibition services under the CPV code 92521100. The project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Towns Fund, will run from April 2024 to September 2026, subject to the capital build works programme. A restricted procurement method is being utilised, with a shortlist to be created from expressions of interest submitted by 24th February 2025. The delivery location is at postal code RM18 7EH, Tilbury, England.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for SMEs, as it involves a substantial project budget and a long-term engagement. Businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services, design and build, and those with experience in RIBA project stages would be well-suited to compete. Companies with the capacity to manage substantial interpretation design and delivery projects, particularly those familiar with heritage and cultural installations, will find this tender highly advantageous. This call for competition allows the opportunity to become directly involved with prominent funding bodies and enhance portfolio credibility through association with a high-profile public project.

## Notice

Tilbury on the Thames Trust (TTT) wishes to appoint an Interpretation Designer to deliver the proposed exhibits and installations at Tilbury Riverside Station through RIBA stages 4-6 on a Design and Build basis. The total budget for interpretation design and delivery (including all professional fees andmark ups) of PS549,515 + VAT. The interpretation contract is anticipated to start in April2024 and run until practical completion and handover in September 2026, dependent on the capital build works programme. The project has been made possible with the generous support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the Towns Fund. Please note: This PIN is a call for competition. TTT will be proceeding directly to tender stage, with a shortlist selected from responses to this notice. Details of the information required as part of an Expression of Interest is included in section 8. Please download the attached document for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 28 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TILBURY ON THE THAMES TRUST |
| Locality | TILBURY |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM18 7EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5
- 3 Feb 2025 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5
- 28 Jan 2025 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b02643a-701f-4acf-ba5e-78f346c70dc5
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cfe2c14-4925-4021-978b-a1b0102d17a9
  Please see attached document for further information on this opportunity
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84966096-de9c-4c98-b48a-bc18e13f18ad
  Summary of query responses received as of 3rd February 2025
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/166102a4-1a9c-4ff6-8ce6-f7983c83673a
  Updated clarification log - 5th February 2025

## Notice URLs

- https://tott.org.uk

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