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title: "Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build ITT"
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# Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build ITT

Buyer: TULLIE HOUSE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-712b795e-c7da-4c6f-9df6-405d378ed02f

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## Summary

The Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust in Carlisle is seeking a skilled Play Space Designer for the "Project Tullie Phase 3: Play Space Design and Build" initiative. The project aims to create an engaging play environment at the new 'Active Gallery'. This tender is classified under the industry category of roundabouts and swing structures, museum services, speciality design services, and furniture. This open procurement process, initiated on 2nd June 2026, is currently in the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 27th July 2026. The contract period is from 17th August 2026 to 30th April 2027, with services to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in design and construction of play spaces and fairground amusements. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish or expand their portfolios within public sector projects. The open procurement method encourages wider competition, allowing suitably qualified firms with expertise in museum services, speciality design, or furniture to bid for this project. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses increase their market presence and develop partnerships with public institutions such as Tullie House Museum.

## Notice

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Play Space Designer to design and deliver a dynamic and high-quality play environment within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full ITT can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-play-space-design-build-itt/ Additional information: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Play Space Designer to design and deliver a dynamic and high-quality play environment within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. Full ITT can be found at: https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-play-space-design-build-itt/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf1671-83d8-444a-8a82-ef4818a6d493 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 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

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 37535000 - Roundabouts, swings, shooting galleries and other fairground amusements
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf1671-83d8-444a-8a82-ef4818a6d493

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cf1671-83d8-444a-8a82-ef4818a6d493
  2nd June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://tullie.org.uk/project-tullie-phase-3-play-space-design-build-itt/

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