--- title: "Provision of Exhibition & Maintenance Redecoration Work" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a228" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a228" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a228.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a228.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND" published: "2025-09-25" --- # Provision of Exhibition & Maintenance Redecoration Work Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a228 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a228) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a228.json) ## Summary The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) is currently in the planning stage for a contract opportunity titled "Provision of Exhibition & Maintenance Redecoration Work." This procurement, classified under the industry category of painting work, seeks a single contractor to undertake both internal and occasional external exhibition and maintenance redecoration across all facilities within the NGS estate in the UK. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2025, with a duration of three years and an optional extension of up to 24 months. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued to gather market information and express interest, with the deadline for responses by 12 noon on 17th October 2025. Queries must be raised by 12 noon on 13th October 2025. This planned tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specializing in painting, decoration, and maintenance works. It represents a substantial potential contract valued at £370,000, presenting a strong opportunity for contractors who can deliver both efficiency and high-quality work. Companies with experience in implementing decorative and protective-coating work, especially within cultural and exhibition environments, will find this tender aligning well with their expertise. Participation will not only offer substantial economic benefits but also the prestige associated with contributing to the esteemed National Galleries of Scotland's exhibition spaces. ## Notice National Galleries Scotland (NGS) plan to procure a single Contractor for the Provision of Exhibition Maintenance & Redecoration Works. The Contract is intended to cover exhibition and maintenance redecoration work within all areas of the NGS Estate. Work will mostly be internal but may on occasion also be external. Throughout the year the Contract Manager will take charge of decoration changes within the gallery spaces depending on exhibition requirements. There may also be elements of maintenance decoration undertaken within the spaces at the same time. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st April 2025 and run for a period of 3 years with the option to extend by a variable period of up to an additional 24 months. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the marketplace in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Contractors should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Request for Information (RFI) only (not an Invitation to Tender). The RFI document is available from the Public Contracts Scotland Website. The deadline for raising any questions in relation to the RFI is 12noon on Monday the 13th October 2025, with the deadline for responding to the RFI being 12noon on Friday 17th October 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059710-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £370,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH4 3DS | | 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 | Inverleith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 39298900 - Miscellaneous decoration items - 45440000 - Painting and glazing work - 45442100 - Painting work - 45442110 - Painting work of buildings - 45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures - 45442121 - Painting work of structures - 45442180 - Repainting work - 45442190 - Paint-stripping work - 45451000 - Decoration work ## Release History - 25 Sep 2025 at 12:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059710-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nationalgalleries.org - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811251 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=811251 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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