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title: "Shire Hall Exhibition Provision"
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buyer: "WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Shire Hall Exhibition Provision

Buyer: WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-160462d4-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the West Dorset District Council for the "Shire Hall Exhibition Provision". This project falls under the Museum Services category, and it is located in Dorchester, South West England. Currently, the contract is in the Award stage, with a total budget of £260,000. The contract period is set from 3rd January 2017 to 1st January 2018, and all completed Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs) were due by 12:00pm on 19th September 2016. Evaluation of the tenders will solely focus on the quality of submissions rather than cost.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition design, project management, and construction services, particularly those with experience in working with heritage sites. Companies that can deliver a comprehensive turnkey solution, including content development, fit-out, branding, and AV content creation, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As the project is partially funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, organisations with proven expertise in similar projects may find this a valuable opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand their market footprint.

## Notice

Provision of permanent interpretation about the history of justice and workers' rights in Dorset in line with an Interpretation Plan Grade 1. The building is a Grade 1 listed courtroom with cells beneath. Preworks which will complete before the exhibition is installed are complete refurbishment, rewiring and alteration to the building. Exhibition provider will provide a turnkey package, including: project manage and deliver all aspects of the interpretation including content, fit out, branding, website and software applications, AV content, 3d content, graphics and publications. This contract does not include the production of a multi-media guide, which will be tendered separately. Off-site work to be coordinated with the Main Works contractor during their work on site. Handover of clean, completed site to Exhibition Provider is due to be October 2017. Following prequalification, tender evaluation will be on the basis of a fixed cost for all the works so all tenders will be evaluated only on the quality of their submissions. Details of this will be provided at tender stage. To participate in this procurement, please complete the attached Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and read the associated documents. PQQs must be returned by email to Sarah Cairns: SCairns@dorset.gov.uk no later than 12:00pm on September 19th 2016. Additional information: Clarification Responses: * This project is partly funded by HLF and Permission To Start was gained in July 2015. The rest of the cost of the project is provided by West Dorset District Council and other funders. * Full design has been completed for alterations to the building fabric and outline plans showing proposed works will be included in the tender document. These works are due to start in late autumn 2016. * An interpretation plan incorporating a description of each room of the permanent exhibition will be included in the tender documents but the exhibition provider will be expected to provide a final design of the exhibition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4a18a0-0a3b-4b8a-992e-cc947b41a5c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2017 - 12 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELMWOOD PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 08:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4a18a0-0a3b-4b8a-992e-cc947b41a5c5
- 20 Feb 2017 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4a18a0-0a3b-4b8a-992e-cc947b41a5c5
- 20 Feb 2017 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae6e8e0-6828-4d12-ba77-a43b91419500
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae6e8e0-6828-4d12-ba77-a43b91419500

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be4a18a0-0a3b-4b8a-992e-cc947b41a5c5
  20th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fae6e8e0-6828-4d12-ba77-a43b91419500
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a95ac1ea-7be9-4c18-9d4a-80c35a45be7f
  358:201 Upper Ground and Lower First Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5300592-0017-4dd8-ad77-e9b33f110cfa
  Basement and Lower Ground Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a74ed2e1-1dca-471b-b0cb-ed5231094bf7
  PQQ Instructions and Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6500f53d-94e1-4dd4-9039-366e0f6129f7
  Interpretation Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1a7b693-9e8c-44a6-a1d7-14b3729480f9
  Meet the Accused room floor and railings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e974176-cbc0-4e14-8ba2-65ba096d962f
  358:202 Upper First and Second Proposed floor plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/355fee99-f2ac-4878-9986-463781717c27
  Pre-Qualification Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc1bbe61-7b79-407f-be34-40d185f45d47
  358:201 Upper Ground and Lower First Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae57947a-1203-4506-a7b1-70b0a95f8266
  Basement and Lower Ground Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74bfad85-2712-4de5-8ebf-01bfc5eea007
  PQQ Instructions and Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15a1b426-fdad-4040-ba92-4fad8e22b9f1
  Interpretation Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bb1a26a-4e03-4a8c-bc4b-e5a5494360d2
  Meet the Accused room floor and railings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5bd12bd-8e16-4425-938c-78189ead76b3
  358:202 Upper First and Second Proposed floor plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe9de95a-3293-4da9-a42d-0b0a9c25626b
  Pre-Qualification Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/451af46e-2df0-4e50-bce8-0bba557ae0b1
  358:201 Upper Ground and Lower First Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4e7adce-9174-4751-9049-46c7da8c0d87
  Basement and Lower Ground Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/620824e9-c3a7-4be7-b447-c456a33892bb
  PQQ Instructions and Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef718e28-3f80-4f4f-ae92-8611fd54787c
  Interpretation Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d0075d1-b000-43a4-812a-c9b1fbd93bd9
  Meet the Accused room floor and railings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef0182b5-7333-4305-b1ce-43264da9dc7f
  358:202 Upper First and Second Proposed floor plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c90f548-17d3-4705-993a-3d2c8e451517
  Pre-Qualification Questionaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4395aea-e5ca-488d-be24-60aa72e8ce11
  358:201 Upper Ground and Lower First Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76d64d70-8424-4e7d-8e21-caf9a81d4ef6
  Basement and Lower Ground Proposed floor plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25d4ac0a-7952-4a5a-947e-90fa07cf72f1
  PQQ Instructions and Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c961116-6787-4c49-bd02-8ffdfbc27499
  Interpretation Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54f7a179-8fb9-46b8-afc2-5347d799d1c7
  Meet the Accused room floor and railings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3f247e0-6e03-4bd1-9b5c-bea79da5372b
  358:202 Upper First and Second Proposed floor plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eb9f9e9-242d-44df-8e1a-8600b2be28d7
  Pre-Qualification Questionaire

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