--- title: "Construction and Fit-out of Exhibition at Museum of Wigan Life" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-22" --- # Construction and Fit-out of Exhibition at Museum of Wigan Life Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6a780fd4-e3da-4301-a11d-f02850802737.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the construction and fit-out of a temporary rugby exhibition titled 'gerrumonside!' at The Museum of Wigan Life. This opportunity falls under the exhibition centre construction work category and is part of a broader initiative linked to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup taking place in England from 23rd October to 27th November 2021. The tender period closes on 26th July 2021 at 17:00, with the contract expected to commence on 2nd August 2021 and conclude by 15th October 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to obtain the full specifications via The Chest procurement portal. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, construction, and fit-out services, particularly those that can deliver innovative design solutions to enhance visitor engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those experienced in cultural or recreational projects will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, especially given the exhibition's aim to attract new audiences in connection with a major international sports event. Engaging in this project could enhance visibility and establish valuable connections within the local and national community. ## Notice Wigan Council wish to appoint a contractor ('the supplier') to construct and fit-out elements of a temporary rugby exhibition (gerrumonside!) at The Museum of Wigan Life. The 2021 Rugby League World Cup will be the sixteenth staging of the cup and will be held in England between 23rd October and 27th November. Leigh Sports Village will play host to three games as part of the tournament, which will be watched worldwide by an estimated 150 million people across 115 countries. The Museum of Wigan Life have worked with Install Archive Ltd to create a curated exhibition titled 'gerrumonside!' focused on Rugby League. It sees the majority of the ground floor museum space reimagined and takes a bold and vibrant approach to use of space, display of items and interpretation. It will appeal to a range of new audiences and will be an opportunity to test different design approaches with new and existing audiences. The start date of the contract shall be the beginning of August and the contract will run until October 2021. Installation is expected to take place in September. The exhibition will open late September/October 2021. Interested applicants can obtain a full Specification through The Chest procurement portal. The deadline for the receipt of final tender applications is Monday 26th July 2021 at 17:00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc38d5-7a78-4b22-852e-3822d5c69728 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 15 Oct 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc38d5-7a78-4b22-852e-3822d5c69728 - 12 Jul 2021 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7341780f-4a18-4edf-b9aa-a2a773398a0a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc38d5-7a78-4b22-852e-3822d5c69728 22nd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7341780f-4a18-4edf-b9aa-a2a773398a0a 12th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=367cd955-efe2-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Interested applicants can register an interest in this opportunity and can obtain the tender documentation on The Chest e-procurement portal at the following link. ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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