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title: "Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ca71"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-29"
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# Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ca71

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out" has been initiated by Orkney Islands Council, located in Kirkwall, UK. The contract, classified under museum-exhibition services, aims to engage experienced contractors to construct and fit the exhibition infrastructure for the Scapa Flow Museum on the Island of Hoy. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with key dates that include a tender deadline on 31 August 2021 and contract commencement scheduled for 21 September 2021. This project is part of a major restoration and redevelopment undertaking and is expected to deliver significant cultural benefits to the local area.

This opportunity creates a pathway for businesses specialising in museum services, construction, and exhibition design to expand their portfolio and client base. Suppliers with experience in building fit-outs, particularly in the cultural or heritage sectors, will find this tender particularly suitable. Additionally, businesses able to provide specialist elements such as audio-visual tools, display cases, and graphic installations are encouraged to apply, as they may form part of subcontracting agreements as specified in the procurement details.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans. Orkney Islands Council's Cultural Services team ("the Client") is currently part way through the major restoration and redevelopment of the Scapa Flow Museum at Lyness, on the Orkney island of Hoy. The Lead Consultants on the project are LDN Architects. Exhibition design has been carried out by Studio MB, who have worked with the client to develop a detailed exhibition design, including graphic wall and floor panels, digital and audio-visual media, showcases, plinths, and object mounts. Object installation will be carried out by the Client, in collaboration with the mount makers. Additional information: The Contract will commence on 21 September 2021 with the exhibition unit to be ready for the installation fit out in the building in October 2021. The Scapa Flow Museum buildings are due for final handover in October 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,177 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARCON FIT-OUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032389-2021
- 30 Aug 2021 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017155-2021
- 30 Aug 2021 at 14:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021387-2021
- 30 Aug 2021 at 08:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021374-2021
- 20 Aug 2021 at 08:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020405-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661036
- https://www.marconfitout.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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