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title: "Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation"
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# Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation

Buyer: TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fcfea12-136a-436c-86d1-98e54fc4fe20

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## Summary

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust, located in Carlisle, England, is seeking an experienced exhibition lighting designer for its Project Tullie Phase 3: Lighting Design Request for Quotation. This tender, published on 30 March 2026, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the method being used is a limited competitive quotation, suitable for small and medium enterprises. The project completion period ranges from 1 June 2026 to 30 April 2027, with the tender submission deadline set for 11 May 2026. The location for the project is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative lighting design, particularly those that can deliver innovative solutions for exhibition spaces. Given that the procurement process is aimed at SMEs, this offers an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses or individual lighting designers to showcase their expertise in a prestigious cultural setting. Companies with a robust portfolio in designing and delivering exhibition lighting, as well as the capacity to blend on-gallery activity with collections storage, would be ideally suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such a project can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand their presence within the cultural and exhibition sectors.

## Notice

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced exhibition Lighting Designer to plan and deliver the creative approach to lighting the spaces and collection displays within the new Active Gallery, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. We're looking for an individual or organisation who can bring their expertise and creativity to support the final stages of design and onsite delivery of our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend. Full details can be found via the following link https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-lighting-design-request-for-quotation/ Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced exhibition Lighting Designer to plan and deliver the creative approach to lighting the spaces and collection displays within the new Active Gallery, as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. We're looking for an individual or organisation who can bring their expertise and creativity to support the final stages of design and onsite delivery of our new 'Active Gallery' space; where on-gallery activity and collections storage will blend. Full details can be found via the following link https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-lighting-design-request-for-quotation/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8948abe6-86ef-4e3d-888d-43cf60ce6686 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Apr 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8948abe6-86ef-4e3d-888d-43cf60ce6686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8948abe6-86ef-4e3d-888d-43cf60ce6686
  30th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-lighting-design-request-for-quotation/

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