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title: "Exhibition Design Tender - Mineral Gallery - Royal Institution of Cornwall"
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buyer: "THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CORNWALL"
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# Exhibition Design Tender - Mineral Gallery - Royal Institution of Cornwall

Buyer: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CORNWALL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6baec5e9-2865-4ac3-b1bb-d5f9d1b14b34

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## Summary

The Royal Institution of Cornwall has issued a tender for an Exhibition Design project to overhaul the Rashleigh Mineral Gallery and create a new long-term exhibition. The project includes interior design, digital lab creation, and fitting out, aligning with the museum's goal to transform the space into a vibrant community hub. The tender, valued at £400,000 GBP, is in the "Works" category and follows an open procedure with a contract period from 17th November 2023 to 30th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in construction, audio-visual equipment, and related services to engage with the Royal Institution of Cornwall. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and interested parties should watch for additional information or clarifications related to the tender. The project aims to create an inspiring multi-arts community space where cultural activities can flourish, offering a platform for businesses to contribute their expertise and benefit from the growth potential in the exhibition and design sector.

## Notice

This tender is for a comprehensive design and build project for to overhaul the existing space within the museums Rashleigh Mineral Gallery and create a major long-term exhibition, highlighting the museum's internationally significant collection of minerals and the importance of geology in Cornwall. The work will include the detailed interior / exhibition design work for review and sign off by Royal Cornwall Museum, creation of digital laboratory and all fitting out. This work will be in line with the wider objectives of the museum to transform the gallery into an exciting multi-arts community space, where people come together to share and enjoy creative activities, where they can be inspired to take part and enjoy life-enriching cultural activities. Additional information: If interested in tendering for this project please ensure you add a "watch this notice" for alerts as from time to time additional information or clarifications may be published related to this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a64dba6-45b7-4e87-961e-e0559dbc5c22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 1 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £389,508 |
| 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 | THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CORNWALL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 2SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Moresk & Trehaverne |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO WIGNALL & MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment
- 44110000 - Construction materials
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 45430000 - Floor and wall covering work
- 45440000 - Painting and glazing work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 20:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a64dba6-45b7-4e87-961e-e0559dbc5c22
- 10 Oct 2023 at 13:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 6 Oct 2023 at 17:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 5 Oct 2023 at 18:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 4 Oct 2023 at 18:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 29 Sep 2023 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 27 Sep 2023 at 18:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 25 Sep 2023 at 19:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 20 Sep 2023 at 18:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 16 Sep 2023 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 14 Sep 2023 at 13:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
- 8 Sep 2023 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a64dba6-45b7-4e87-961e-e0559dbc5c22
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe02f010-8913-4e50-b039-b533102b2bc7
  10th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd40b135-4dd1-4402-b41f-3e85b24f64cb
  Tender-Vol 1-Instructions_Final_08.09.23
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd3bd7c5-d9a1-4fbb-bf99-7c532375e3d8
  Volume 2 - Offer_Final_v08.09.23
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbc6996e-b26b-4c1b-b458-40de5a458c93
  Schedule 1 - Price_Final_08.09.23
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2e6e7dd-9e29-487c-8f23-53479d98e047
  Appendix 1 - Mineral Gallery Exhibition Design Brief-Final_08.09.23
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cdee1904-b0ac-4686-b691-d2862d2603c2
  Appendix 2 - Core Team_Final_08.09.23
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fbf76bd-4792-4f1c-970c-2588488575f0
  Appendix 3 - RIBA Stages Summary
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc53abca-a0a3-49ac-a3c2-c317bf4810fe
  Clarification Log_v0.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06ad7938-449b-4b38-b755-a4cb655bfaa1
  Clarification Log_v0.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f1c876f-e58e-4b83-b625-3a604573ad0f
  RCM-120925-186 (Photos)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a85096b8-9267-4e1f-951d-5ba05ba39560
  RCM-120925-185 (Photos)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0217edcc-79f1-4087-9b1c-9a0f87d243c9
  Rashleigh Gallery Minerals - Inventory
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41e99ecf-8114-4a39-8ebc-6e371eb84068
  Other collections - Inventory
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e8dc862-ed5b-49bc-95fd-242b73a3272e
  Masterplan extract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61bccf3a-4290-40ed-9ceb-553992522859
  Clarification Log_v0.3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a704b251-27a0-4543-93d4-2fe5710dc05c
  Clarification Log_v0.4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33c7b825-59f2-487a-bcdb-5dab31d61cba
  Clarification Log_v0.5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03b7d221-87f9-469e-bf45-f2c751cc2364
  Clarification Log_v0.6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e36ac11-fa28-4d3e-9a6b-a2e7313248e1
  Clarification Log_v0.7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2310f06c-a333-4c4b-9153-4bdb0faac656
  Clarification Log_v0.8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/272f964a-eb05-4746-9e31-7d3c35609131
  Schedule 1 - Price_Final_v0.2_04.10.23 (PLEASE USE THIS UPDATED VERSION)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd7cd22-ae7d-4b92-ae45-0ae6b63d330e
  Clarification Log_v0.9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a0739f4-7385-4fab-ab49-9b781a67c4a5
  Clarification Log_v0.10
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71959d3f-8ab2-4d90-9909-582a5c1dcb91
  Clarification Log_v0.11

## Notice URLs

- https://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/

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