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title: "Transforming Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery Tender - Lead Design Consultant"
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# Transforming Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery Tender - Lead Design Consultant

Buyer: THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CORNWALL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f5fe61-6e3a-42b2-a9b8-f0cb5eb2fcab

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## Summary

The Royal Institution of Cornwall has awarded the contract for a Lead Design Consultant to Studio Wignall and Moore Ltd as part of its major transformation programme for the Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery. Valued at £541,197, this procurement process follows an open procedure, inviting suitable suppliers to undertake RIBA Stages 2-4 initially and potentially RIBA Stages 5-7 pending successful application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase. The contract period starts on 12th December 2025 and ends by 31st July 2028, with services to be delivered in the South West of the United Kingdom. Architectural and related services are the main industry focus, under classification code CPV 71200000, with further categories involving engineering and urban planning among others.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural design and consultancy services. The project's scope during the transformation of the Cornwall Museum offers growth potential for SMEs in the sector, reinforcing their credentials through high-profile work. The open procedure model enables smaller enterprises and non-traditional contracting authorities to participate, promoting broader competitive access while leveraging unique expertise in architectural, engineering, and urban planning fields. This opportunity is tailored for skilled agencies keen on contributing to cultural restoration projects with the backing of significant funding sources.

## Notice

The Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") to complete Phase 4 of its major transformation programme and is looking to commission a Lead Design Consultant. Initially this is to undertake RIBA Stages 2-4 as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) Development Phase of Transforming Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery and to complete RIBA Stages 5-7 if the application is successful. Full details around the Tender can be found in the accompanying documentation, in particular: Part B - Response Document (Tender) Schedule 1 - The Brief Schedule 2 - Price Schedule Additional information: Clarifications will be published against the Tender Notice on Contracts Finder. 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. It will be the responsibility of Bidders to ensure they are aware of all published clarifications and ensure that their bid has taken these into account. In the event of any queries please contact: enquiries@cornwallmuseum.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f315083-0e22-4266-b406-af2802f207f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open Procedure - Above threshold but by organisation not a defined Contracting Authority |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £541,197 |
| 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 AND MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2025 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f315083-0e22-4266-b406-af2802f207f4
- 13 Sep 2025 at 09:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
- 13 Sep 2025 at 08:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
- 9 Sep 2025 at 17:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
- 4 Sep 2025 at 17:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
- 22 Aug 2025 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f315083-0e22-4266-b406-af2802f207f4
  14th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/667463cd-6b99-4b99-884a-85cbb6ae613c
  13th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fe11189-cda7-4d12-a1ed-f859555c0117
  Above Threshold-ITT-Part A-Open Instruction_Final_22.08.2025
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/644bb93e-c1ec-4188-b4cd-31f101a88c3c
  Above Threshold-ITT-Part B-Open Response _Final_22.08.2025
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95082947-ae6e-4949-94a9-9cb73df89fd4
  Masterplan RIBA 2_7 Design Brief FINAL 22.08.25
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85d874e0-f3fa-4d19-b059-da5413bf8051
  Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2cb15ba5-7723-482f-9bd8-8887e188f104
  13. Conditions survey_Final
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/923dae5a-801e-4051-a698-6d61fc55ea67
  L-29909RV2 Survey Report - Royal Cornwall Museum, Cornwall (R) F (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da0f7b52-3c97-4427-91ef-93df89e3a94a
  RCM Level 0 - Basements-Level 0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f43201d8-2c48-4525-81fc-eeee45b2ee4c
  RCM Level 1 - Ground floor-Level 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4b1b8a5-e444-4199-a81f-972ae82b856c
  RCM Level 2 - Lower intermediate floor-Level 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d3c96a3-7834-4952-bbc4-109f1c4579b8
  RCM Level 3 - First floor-Level 3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08aa74cc-9a8e-4004-9ddc-a85a59853f48
  RCM Level 4 - Upper intermediate floor-Level 4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecc5c42d-de96-4c24-b75a-cb49a75323d7
  RCM Level 5 - Upper Archive floor-Level 5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8223c10-fc1a-497b-bd4e-09eccc12ea68
  RCM Level 6 - Roofs-Roof
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29bafa69-4ed7-4b7a-ab7a-918f74bd5a0c
  Clarification Log_v0.2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbc9cbd6-6d70-48df-9a31-66363a009d43
  IMPORTANT _ PLEASE ENSURE PRICE SUBMISSION IS ON THIS UPDATED SCHEDULE. Price Schedule_version 2_09.09.2025
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e39bc538-d5c7-47d4-b0cf-fb1e4617ab37
  Price Schedule_version 3_13.09.2025 IMPORTANT _ PLEASE ENSURE PRICE SUBMISSION IS ON THIS UPDATED SCHEDULE.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b98da75e-91cc-48ae-b556-75eab21e06ff
  Decarbonisation Strategy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f01e0e5f-e40b-4c7a-bd9f-26fa7175d2b5
  Masterplan Drawings
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5864409e-20c7-40c5-9f39-87cae790cc06
  Clarification Log_v0.3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21018a0c-cd3b-4541-b76b-413ac23eebdd
  Clarification Log_v0.3(a)

## Notice URLs

- https://cornwallmuseum.org/

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