--- title: "Design Team Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE)" published: "2026-03-23" --- # Design Team Services Buyer: DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0671e2.json) ## Summary Design Dundee Limited, operating as V&A Dundee, is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking design team services focused on museum-exhibition offerings. The tender, titled "Design Team Services," falls under the services category within the CPV classification "Museum-exhibition services." This procurement aims to transform the visitor experience at V&A Dundee in advance of its tenth anniversary in 2028. The location for the delivery of services is V&A Dundee, situated at 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, UKM71. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th April 2026 and the invitation for the second stage expected on 1st May 2026. The procurement method adopted is a selective and restricted procedure, encouraging only a specified number of candidates to submit their expressions of interest. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities especially suited to architectural firms and design teams experienced in museum and exhibition design. With a contract value of £450,000, it encourages creative, sustainable and value-driven responses that can enhance business portfolios and credibility. Categories like architectural design, museum services, and engineering planning make this contract relevant for multi-disciplinary teams capable of delivering innovative solutions. Moreover, firms focusing on sustainability and social value, combined with a robust programme and methodology, stand a strong chance of competing successfully. This opportunity is particularly appealing to firms seeking to work on high-profile projects within iconic architectural settings, like the Kengo Kuma-designed museum building, adding significant prestige to business operations. ## Notice V&A Dundee and RIAS Consultancy are inviting expressions of interest from architects and design teams to undertake designs to evolve the Scottish Design Galleries and broader visitor experience at V&A Dundee. ### Lot Information Lot 1 V&A Dundee and RIAS Consultancy, the competitions and procurement arm of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, are inviting expressions of interest from architects and design teams to undertake designs to evolve the Scottish Design Galleries and broader visitor experience at V&A Dundee. V&A Dundee is embarking on a major capital project to transform the visitor experience across its spectacular Kengo Kuma-designed building, marking the museum's tenth anniversary in 2028. The project will evolve from this extraordinary architectural context, celebrating the uniqueness of Kengo Kuma's only building in the UK. V&A Dundee is seeking an exceptional, multi-disciplinary design team to develop an innovative, dynamic, thoughtful and transformational approach to reimagine the museum's Scottish Design Galleries, as well as creating a new, holistic approach to the visitor experience, retail and visitor welcome in the dynamic central atrium - Locke Hall. Additional information: The contract duration will be reviewed with the appointed supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026462-2026 | | 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 | 23 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | 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 | DESIGN DUNDEE LIMITED (V&A DUNDEE) | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 4EZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026462-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824753 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=824753 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=824753 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA26503 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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