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title: "Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cae"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
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# Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cae

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## Summary

National Museums Scotland is seeking a Principal Contractor for the "Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out" project, categorised under museum-exhibition services. The exhibition will be held at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, from 14th November 2026 to 18th April 2027. The procurement process is in the award phase, with Effective Visual Marketing Ltd, a Glasgow-based SME, being awarded the contract valued at £144,648.21. The project encompasses design development, fit-out, and de-installation stages, with a tender deadline on 23rd March 2026. The open procedure procurement method adheres to the GPA and CELEX legal frameworks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition services, particularly those with experience in design, production quality, sustainability, and project delivery. With a focus on creative fit-out solutions, this contract offers potential growth for companies that can demonstrate similar past work and deliver innovative designs for cultural exhibitions. It is an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in significant public law projects within the UK, especially those with capabilities in advanced visual marketing and exhibition installations.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified Principal Contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 from the 14 November 2026 until the 18 April 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract will be delivered in three phases as follows: Phase 1 - Design Development Phase 2 - Exhibition Fit-out (including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, installation of wall system, joinery, setwork structures, AV housings, AV screens, bespoke display cases, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV installation) Phase 3 - Exhibition Take-down Additional information: A site visit is available for tenderers to attend at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, 09:00 - 10:00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Tenderers are also able to attend a virtual Q&A session via Microsoft Teams between 14.00 and 15.00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Maximum of two representatives per company may attend. Attendance must be confirmed in advance, see Schedule 1 for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034861-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | £145,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,648 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | EFFECTIVE VISUAL MARKETING LTD T/A EVM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034861-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017149-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nms.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824467
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00423

## Provenance

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