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title: "PD295-Open Tender -Exhibition Design and Build Services for the Lanchester Interactive Archive Project"
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# PD295-Open Tender -Exhibition Design and Build Services for the Lanchester Interactive Archive Project

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b932ded-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Coventry University is conducting an open tender for "Exhibition Design and Build Services" for the Lanchester Interactive Archive Project. This ambitious initiative aims to preserve the heritage of Dr Frederick Lanchester. The tender process is currently active, with a closing date for submissions set for 5 February 2016 at 12 noon. The estimated contract value ranges from £40,000 to £42,000, and the project is formally classified under the CPV codes for exhibition stands and related services. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 7 March 2016 and conclude on 6 March 2017, with delivery expected at Coventry, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in exhibition design and build services, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Organisations with expertise in creating engaging exhibition experiences and a solid understanding of heritage projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. This project, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, also invites businesses capable of leveraging innovative design concepts to enhance the presentation and accessibility of historical collections.

## Notice

The Lanchester Interactive Archive (LIA) is an ambitious project intended to preserve and disseminate the heritage and astonishing achievements of Dr Frederick Lanchester (1868-1946) one of Britain's greatest engineers and inventors. The Lanchester Collection held at Coventry University library is the biggest source of Lanchester information in the world. With the help of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) we are seeking to digitise all his valuable collections, improve its presentation and provide greater access to it. The Lanchester Interactive Archive (LIA) is an ambitious project intended to preserve and disseminate the heritage and astonishing achievements of Dr Frederick Lanchester (1868-1946) one of Britain's greatest engineers and inventors. The purpose of this requirement is for a supplier to develop an interpretation proposal for the Lanchester Discovery Space through to further design, build and installation. Closing date: Friday 5 February 2016 by 12 noon. Additional information: The tender documentation can be located on Coventry University's tendering portal - In-tend. A link to the current advertised tender opportunities at Coventry University can be found below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current To access the tender documents you must make a expression of interest and register on the In-tend site. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : Heritage Lottery Fund Funding Description Heritage Lottery Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f39649-a965-4d34-9377-ee5fd5379827 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2016 - 6 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | ENGLAND |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f39649-a965-4d34-9377-ee5fd5379827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51f39649-a965-4d34-9377-ee5fd5379827
  25th January 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Tenders/Current

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