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title: "Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045a4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a4f

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has initiated a public procurement process for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project, under the museum-exhibition services industry category. This tender is an open procedure, and is currently in the active stage of procurement, with a closing deadline for submission on 18th June 2024. The contract value is estimated at £264,000, with the services required for the new galleries in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (region UKM65). The procurement process covers a duration from 15th July 2024 to 28th February 2025. Businesses are invited to submit their electronic tenders by the specified deadline via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in museum-exhibition services, particularly those with expertise in concept design, project management, and the integration of cutting-edge audiovisual and interactive technology. Companies experienced in offering comprehensive exhibition fit-outs, artefact installation, and graphic production will find this project aligned with their capabilities. The project aims to create engaging and modern museum exhibits catering to diverse audiences, including children, families, tourists, older individuals, and people with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches and experience in museum projects are highly encouraged to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries. The galleries are intended to showcase the very best of contemporary museum practise, with an engaging mix of interpretive techniques. Within the limitations of the budget provided these might include written text and images, cased artefacts, film and interactive technology (eg. VR, touchscreen). The aim should be to produce an offer which appealing to the widest possible range of audiences, including but not limited to : - Children and young people - Families - Tourists including overseas visitors - Older people - People with disabilities Services are to include: - Concept Design - Principal Designer responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 - Quantity Surveyor Services - Project Management - Graphic Design and Production - Audio-Visual Design and Production - Base Build - Exhibition Fit-Out - Artefact Installation and Mounting - Marketing Collateral

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007261-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | £264,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,000 |

## 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 | ROCKETBOX DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007261-2025
- 17 May 2024 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015663-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765591
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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