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title: "ROG First Light Lead Exhibition Design Services - Our Place in the Universe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0421b2"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
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# ROG First Light Lead Exhibition Design Services - Our Place in the Universe

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0421b2

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum in London, United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process for the provision of lead exhibition design services for the 'Our Place in the Universe' project as part of their major capital project 'First Light'. This opportunity falls under the Museum-exhibition services category and involves the redevelopment of exhibition spaces with a contract period starting on July 2, 2024, and ending on April 30, 2028. The tender, with the title 'ROG First Light Lead Exhibition Design Services - Our Place in the Universe', is currently in the active stage, and the deadline for submissions is January 18, 2024.

This tender by the National Maritime Museum presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the design consultancy and graphic design services sector to collaborate on a prestigious project aimed at enhancing public understanding of astronomy. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, and eligible participants must adhere to the selective procurement method. The contract terms include electronic ordering, electronic invoicing, and electronic payment processes, providing modern and efficient channels for business transactions in line with industry standards.

## Notice

We are currently redeveloping our exhibitions, galleries and displays across the Royal Observatory Greenwich, London as part of a major capital project, 'First Light'. This includes a number of distinctive yet connected exhibition environments which we have grouped together to form discrete narrative workstreams. We are currently seeking design teams to work with us on two major exhibition groupings: 'Our Place in the Universe' (this procurement) and 'Our Place on Earth' (a separate procurement). For 'Our Place in the Universe' we are looking for a Lead Exhibition Designer to work with us to create new displays that ignite people's curiosity in contemporary astronomy and science, fulfilling the ROG's mission to be the national centre for the public understanding of astronomy. The scope of services will include full exhibition design services, with 3D, 2D and lighting design as core requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are currently redeveloping our exhibitions, galleries and displays across the Royal Observatory Greenwich, London as part of a major capital project, 'First Light'. This includes a number of distinctive yet connected exhibition environments which we have grouped together to form discrete narrative workstreams. We are currently seeking design teams to work with us on two major exhibition groupings: 'Our Place in the Universe' (this procurement) and 'Our Place on Earth' (a separate procurement). For 'Our Place in the Universe' we are looking for a Lead Exhibition Designer to work with us to create new displays that ignite people's curiosity in contemporary astronomy and science, fulfilling the ROG's mission to be the national centre for the public understanding of astronomy. The scope of services includes full exhibition design services. The Lead Exhibition Designer will steer the creative process and coordinate all information from their design team, with the following core services forming part of their team: * 3D design of the exhibition spaces, including setworks and exhibits including display cases * 2D design for the display, including graphics * Full exhibition lighting design This list is not exhaustive and Lead Designers may propose relevant subcontractors and specialists for this project. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UD9MGR3UQD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2023 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035748-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmg.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/UD9MGR3UQD
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./UD9MGR3UQD
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/UD9MGR3UQD

## Provenance

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