--- title: "Exhibition Racking Contractor - Project Tullie (Phase 3) Works INVITATION TO TENDER" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST" published: "2026-06-23" --- # Exhibition Racking Contractor - Project Tullie (Phase 3) Works INVITATION TO TENDER Buyer: TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c73dc01-46a7-49a3-834c-46ff09ed703b.json) ## Summary The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust has issued an Invitation to Tender for the role of Exhibition Racking Contractor for Project Tullie (Phase 3). This project is part of a long-term vision to transform Tullie into a cultural hub that connects Carlisle and Cumbria to the world. Classified under cultural services, this procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd August 2026. The project is located in the North West of the United Kingdom, and the contracting period starts on 31st August 2026, concluding by 31st May 2027. This open procedure is designed for services, catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents a promising business opportunity for contractors specialising in exhibition fit-out and racking services. SMEs with experience in liaising with base build and exhibition fit-out contractors are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this project. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish a reputation within the cultural services sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the Tullie development programme. The opportunity encourages collaboration and innovation, aligning with the cultural hub's vision of sustainability and community representation. ## Notice Project Tullie is a phased capital development programme to transform Tullie over the next 10-15 years. Our vision is to create an innovative, welcoming, and sustainable cultural hub that represents local communities and connects Carlisle and Cumbria to the world. Information relating to live Invitation to Tender can be shared upon request. Please contact sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk Project Tullie Phase 3 Exhibition Racking Contractor Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) is seeking to establish an Agreement for the provision of Exhibition Racking Contractor for Project Tullie (Phase 3) at the existing Tullie House Museum, which includes with all associated works stated in the tender, henceforth the "Services". The Base Build and Exhibition Fit-out Contractors are appointed separately. The Contractor will allow for any liaising with Base Build and Exhibition Fit-out Contractors accordingly. The Exhibition Perimeter Racking Contract's scope is outlined in tender documents as enclosed in this ITT. It is intended that the Exhibition Perimeter Racking Contractor will be directly appointed by the Trust as the "Employer". The tender documents can be shared upon request. Please contact sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk. Additional information: Project Tullie is a phased capital development programme to transform Tullie over the next 10-15 years. Our vision is to create an innovative, welcoming, and sustainable cultural hub that represents local communities and connects Carlisle and Cumbria to the world. Information relating to live Invitation to Tender can be shared upon request. Please contact sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk Project Tullie Phase 3 Exhibition Racking Contractor Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) is seeking to establish an Agreement for the provision of Exhibition Racking Contractor for Project Tullie (Phase 3) at the existing Tullie House Museum, which includes with all associated works stated in the tender, henceforth the "Services". The Base Build and Exhibition Fit-out Contractors are appointed separately. The Contractor will allow for any liaising with Base Build and Exhibition Fit-out Contractors accordingly. The Exhibition Perimeter Racking Contract's scope is outlined in tender documents as enclosed in this ITT. It is intended that the Exhibition Perimeter Racking Contractor will be directly appointed by the Trust as the "Employer". The tender documents can be shared upon request. Please contact sale@appleyardandtrew.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e13bd0-0fe9-46cf-aa8e-594ff5929fed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST | | Locality | CARLISLE | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA3 8TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Carlisle | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2026 at 08:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e13bd0-0fe9-46cf-aa8e-594ff5929fed - 22 Jun 2026 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e13bd0-0fe9-46cf-aa8e-594ff5929fed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7e13bd0-0fe9-46cf-aa8e-594ff5929fed 23rd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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