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title: "EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ffdd"
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# EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ffdd

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is actively involved in a public procurement process for the "EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework", classified under specialty design services. This initiative, located in Edinburgh (UKM75), aims to establish a framework of suppliers who will contribute design and build services for the Centre for Research Collections' public exhibitions. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period has concluded with contracts signed as of 14 March 2022. The total contract value is approximately £250,000.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, build, and graphic production services, particularly those with experience in museum or gallery project execution. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise by providing relevant project examples and evidence of financial stability, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the design services sector. Collaborating with the University could significantly enhance market presence and promote growth through ongoing exhibition projects.

## Notice

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and requires framework suppliers for design and build services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and The University is tendering for a framework of suppliers for full-service exhibition services; design, build and graphic production. These suppliers will assist the University's Engagement Officer (Exhibitions), who coordinates the public exhibitions. The University are looking to work with one, primary supplier for each exhibition, providing the following services: - Design: creation and application of overall identity and design approach for museum/gallery exhibition projects, working to a brief provided by the University - Graphic Production: production, supply and installation as required of large format graphics, including '3D' services, working to specifications provided by exhibition designers - Build: fabrication and installation of exhibition build elements, working to technical specifications provided by exhibition designers.

Renewal: This framework can be renewed for up to a further 24 months (48 months in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | NOMAD EXHIBITIONS (UK; STUCO; THE CREATIVE CORE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008539-2022
- 10 Dec 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030822-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676609
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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