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title: "South Asia Gallery - Designer"
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# South Asia Gallery - Designer

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef0d18ba-029b-497d-8467-dca5e7f82d92

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a designer for the South Asia Gallery project, which is set to open in early 2022. This procurement falls under the category of cultural services, specifically focusing on architectural design and construction in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 14 April 2020, with the contract period beginning on 1 May 2020 and ending on 28 February 2022. The project has an estimated total fit-out budget of £900,000, with a tendering process classified as an open procedure, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies involved in architectural design, exhibition planning, and related fields. Designers—whether individuals or consortiums—who have expertise in creating cultural spaces are encouraged to apply. The University is also open to innovative proposals from those outside the traditional museum context, making this a valuable opportunity for diverse design firms looking to expand their portfolios within cultural projects.

## Notice

The Manchester Museum are seeking to appoint a designer to work on our new permanent South Asia Gallery, due to open in early 2022. We are interested in hearing from both companies and consortia of individuals and open to working with designers who may not come from a museum or exhibition background. The space will be 372m2 and the total fit out value will be 900k. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f65acc-a23e-40e3-9622-b6e44e2a2d39 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2020 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f65acc-a23e-40e3-9622-b6e44e2a2d39
- 3 Mar 2020 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f65acc-a23e-40e3-9622-b6e44e2a2d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9f65acc-a23e-40e3-9622-b6e44e2a2d39
  1st April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home

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