--- title: "Mechanical interactive exhibits for Bath Abbey" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH ABBEY" published: "2017-04-10" --- # Mechanical interactive exhibits for Bath Abbey Buyer: BATH ABBEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c9c4afca-168a-4bdf-9e17-a1a27f453853.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Bath Abbey seeking contractors for the production of mechanical interactive exhibits for its new Discovery Centre. This tender, titled "Mechanical interactive exhibits for Bath Abbey", falls under the museum-exhibition services category and is located in Bath, South West England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 2nd June 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 2nd July 2018 and conclude by 2nd March 2020, with a total estimated value of £48,832. This opportunity presents a promising avenue for growth for businesses involved in the production of interactive exhibits or similar goods, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Contractors may bid on individual briefs or the entire package, creating room for collaborative efforts and discount offerings for comprehensive bids. Companies with expertise in museum services and interactive display technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice * This package of work is comprised of four briefs (B005, B008, B013b, and B014b) for the production of interactive mechanical (hands on) exhibits for Bath Abbey's new Discovery Centre. * Contractors are invited to bid for all of the briefs in the package or select individual briefs. * Contractors must submit responses to each brief they are bidding for as per the requirements outlined in the "TO TENDER FOR THIS WORK" section at the end of each brief. * If contractors are bidding for all briefs in the package, they are invited to offer discounts on their costings should they be awarded the package of work. * There is a long lead in time for this work with the installation of the exhibits anticipated to be in April 2020. It is not expected that development work will commence before July 2018. * The exhibits form part of the new interpretation at Bath Abbey as part of its HLF-funded Footprint Project (www.bathabbey.org/footprint). * All questions about the package of work or briefs must be submitted via the "Questions and Answers" facility on www.mytenders.org where the package of work is posted. * Detailed information about the briefs, including how to tender for the work, can be found in the "Additional Documents" posted with this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1393b37-fbca-44d3-94e8-7fff9dac496a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 2 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,832 | | 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 | BATH ABBEY | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 1LT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1393b37-fbca-44d3-94e8-7fff9dac496a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1393b37-fbca-44d3-94e8-7fff9dac496a 10th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR141353 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathabbey.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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