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title: "Brief for a museum exhibition design and fit-out company to support the development of a Round 1 Development Phase application to National Lottery Heritage Fund to re-develop Lancaster City Museum."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060200"
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buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# Brief for a museum exhibition design and fit-out company to support the development of a Round 1 Development Phase application to National Lottery Heritage Fund to re-develop Lancaster City Museum.

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060200

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Lancaster City Council, seeks a qualified museum exhibition design and fit-out company for the redevelopment of the Lancaster City Museum. The tender, titled "Brief for a museum exhibition design and fit-out company to support the development of a Round 1 Development Phase application to National Lottery Heritage Fund," falls under the services category and focuses on museum services and preservation of historical sites. Located in Lancaster, United Kingdom, the process is currently active at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 2nd February 2026, with the contract period set from 13th February to 11th August 2026. The process operates under an open procurement method, and potential suppliers need to register on ProContract to gain access to necessary documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services and design, particularly those with experience in working with heritage sites. Companies adept in conceptualising and creating museum displays would find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. The successful contractor will collaborate with the council to develop impactful interpretation plans and concept designs, offering valuable partnership potential and providing a platform for showcasing innovative design solutions. Engaging in this project could boost a company’s portfolio and establish enduring relations with public authorities like Lancaster City Council.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a museum exhibition design company to support us to develop a Round 1 Development Phase application to National Lottery Heritage Fund. The successful contractor will work with us to produce an interpretation plan and some concept designs for the potential displays. This work will then all feed into the architect's work to develop concept drawings for how a redeveloped Lancaster City Museum might look/work and feel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001521-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2026 - 11 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 14:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001521-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001521-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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