--- title: "GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0fbf8f-a6f4-4c4b-b4a0-9b8c911578f2.json) ## Summary Watford Borough Council is inviting expressions of interest for the museum fit-out works at the Museum of Watford. This project, classified under the museum construction work industry category (CPV 45212313), is based in the East of England, UK. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline for expressions of interest set for 12th March 2025. The contract, estimated to be valued between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, will commence on 1st February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st February 2027. The procurement method being used is a restricted procedure, catering specifically to contractors with expertise in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specializing in cultural and heritage sector projects will find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The project aims to revitalise the town hall facilities by developing new museum galleries, shared spaces, retail and community areas, and learning resources, all designed to enhance the visitor experience and ensure sustainability. Engaging with this tender could lead to a collaborative partnership with Watford Borough Council, offering a platform for businesses to showcase their abilities in delivering high-quality, sustainable museum environments. ## Notice The purpose of this expression of interest (EOI) is to engage with potential contractors with a background working in the museum, cultural and heritage sector; to deliver on the new interpretive design for the Museum of Watford. The Council will use this exercise to shortlist bidders to tender following an engagement exercise. Please complete the EOI form which contains the initial Conditions of Participation. The proposal for the Museum of Watford looks to update the town hall facilities and strengthen the cultural connections within Watford; this includes providing new museum galleries, a suite of shared spaces between the council and museum, a cafe, retail space, multi-purpose space and community gallery, learning space, resource and staff rooms. The overarching objective for this project is to create a space that is not only functional and safe, but also enhances the visitor experience and preserves the integrity of the exhibits, ensuring that the solutions implemented represent the best value for money, and help the Council meet it's net zero and environmental sustainability objectives. Following the submission of expressions of interest, the Council will score the submissions and the Council would ideally like to run an engagement exercise with the selected contractors in April/May as part of a review of the current Museum of Watford vision, procurement strategy and project programme; before the release of the final tender. This is to help inform the current thinking around the project and create a collaborative approach towards delivering a successful project. Please review the Expression of Interest document and the presentation that provides an overview of the scheme. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a68ae1-3604-4955-8e42-af792613fead | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD17 3EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Watford | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Watford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212313 - Museum construction work ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a68ae1-3604-4955-8e42-af792613fead ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9a68ae1-3604-4955-8e42-af792613fead 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Watford:-Museum-Fit-Out-Works/724N239M4Q Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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