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title: "Q20418 - Fashion Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery: Glass Display Enclosure Design and Construction"
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# Q20418 - Fashion Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery: Glass Display Enclosure Design and Construction

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26934b9-cb07-4662-b75f-091fd4fc206b

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has launched a public procurement process for the design and construction of a glass display enclosure for the Fashion Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery. This tender, titled "Q20418 - Fashion Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery: Glass Display Enclosure Design and Construction," falls under the industry category of design consultancy services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on 11 October 2021. The contract value is estimated at £70,000, and the delivery will take place in the region of England, United Kingdom. The project is set to commence on 4 January 2022 and will conclude by 30 September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in design consultancy and project design services beyond construction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the council aims to improve access and engagement with its dress and textile collection. Companies with innovative design solutions and experience in gallery installations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project, enhancing their potential for growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Q20418 - Fashion Gallery at Manchester Art Gallery: Glass Display Enclosure Design and Construction MCC are seeking to appoint a company to work with us to create an integrated display structure in our first permanent fashion and dress gallery at Manchester Art Gallery. The contract is to design, manufacture and install a case that meets the display needs of a variety of collection objects and supports our ambition to reimagine the dress and textile collection. Improving access and increasing the engagement potential around this valuable resource. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 11 October 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01b9ebc-2a01-49f7-ae04-ffe57ac65e09 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 08:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01b9ebc-2a01-49f7-ae04-ffe57ac65e09

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d01b9ebc-2a01-49f7-ae04-ffe57ac65e09
  15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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