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title: "The Box: Exhibition Fit Out Contractor"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Box: Exhibition Fit Out Contractor

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f852f981-80c2-4442-96d1-abe56ab3abe6

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is inviting tenders for the role of Main Exhibition Contractor for "The Box," a new visitor destination in Plymouth City Centre. This project, which is valued at approximately £4.9 million, falls under the construction industry and is focused on delivering comprehensive exhibition fit-out services, including electrical work, furniture supply, and audiovisual installations. The tender period ends at 12 noon on 13th July 2018, with the contract anticipated to commence on 17th October 2018 and conclude by 31st December 2019. The procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents an excellent chance for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specializing in construction, furniture supply, and audiovisual services, to secure a significant contract with Plymouth City Council. Businesses that are experienced in managing exhibition fit-outs and project management would be particularly well-positioned to compete, considering the scope includes a wide variety of services from technical installations to ongoing support. Firms interested in this tender should promptly review the procurement documentation to enhance their chances of participation.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council is inviting tenders for the Main Exhibition Contractor (MEC) for TheBox. The MEC packages will be: The scope of this procurement is as follows: 1. Exhibition Fitout - setworks 2. Electrical (inc lighting) 3. Showcases (inc lighting) 4. Object Fittings and Mounts 5. Graphics & Artwork 6. Audio visual hard and software 7. Media content development 8. Special nominated package 9. Models Replicas and Reconstructions 10. Manual and tactile interactives 11. Furniture supply 12. Management of the works 13. Ongoing support 'The Box,' (formally the Plymouth History Centre) will be a new visitor destination in the heart of Plymouth City Centre, creating an exciting new platform to share Plymouth's rich and diverse collections with the world. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should visit www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk to register their interest and download the procurement documentation. The Selection Questionnaire submission deadline is 12 noon on Friday 13th July 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a172138-b610-404c-8952-2cc85f378717 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE HUB CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 39100000 - Furniture
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a172138-b610-404c-8952-2cc85f378717
- 13 Jun 2018 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d9492a-9725-49ce-87d0-40f0befe1947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a172138-b610-404c-8952-2cc85f378717
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d9492a-9725-49ce-87d0-40f0befe1947
  13th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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