--- title: "SC0173 - Immersive Exhibition Design & Installation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068302" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068302" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068302.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068302.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS" published: "2026-04-15" --- # SC0173 - Immersive Exhibition Design & Installation Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068302 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068302) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068302.json) ## Summary Scottish Canals invites tenders for the project titled "SC0173 - Immersive Exhibition Design & Installation", classified under specialty design services. This open tender process is conducted via PCS-Tender, aiming to appoint a company for designing, building, and installing a new immersive experience at The Falkirk Wheel, located in Scotland, UKM region. The project addresses the need for an all-weather, engaging exhibition to enrich visitor experience. Key dates include tender submission ending on 27 May 2026, with the contract period spanning 1080 days and potential extension by 12 months. Interested parties should prepare for a procurement stage focused on technical response and price evaluation. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in immersive exhibition design services, particularly those focusing on enhancing visitor engagement and experience. The contract, with a value of £1.1 million, supports the enrichment of one of Scotland's iconic sites, offering room for business growth through impactful design and installation services. Firms adept in creating emotionally engaging and resilient installations are well-suited to compete, with a focus on quality and strategic design capabilities within the open procedure framework. The project emphasises commercial success and improved customer journeys, inviting bidders to leverage their innovative abilities in a high-profile setting. ## Notice Scottish Canals invites tenders for the appointment of an Immersive Exhibition Design & Installation Company (the Supplier) to undertake the design, build and installation of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience and Exhibition (the Experience) at The Falkirk Wheel - one of Scotland's most iconic visitor attractions. The existing visitor offer at The Falkirk Wheel is highly successful but is predominantly outdoor, seasonal and operationally constrained. There is currently a gap in the offer for a high-quality, all-weather, emotionally engaging experience that deepens understanding of the site, supports paid entry and encourages longer dwell times. The Immersive Experience Building forms a cornerstone project within the wider Falkirk Wheel Masterplan and will play a central strategic role in enhancing the visitor offer, restructuring the customer journey, and supporting the commercial, operational and experiential success of the site. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Scottish Canals invites tenders for the appointment of an Immersive Exhibition Design & Installation Company (the Supplier) to undertake the design, build and installation of a new, purpose-built Immersive Experience and Exhibition (the Experience) at The Falkirk Wheel - one of Scotland's most iconic visitor attractions. The existing visitor offer at The Falkirk Wheel is highly successful but is predominantly outdoor, seasonal and operationally constrained. There is currently a gap in the offer for a high-quality, all-weather, emotionally engaging experience that deepens understanding of the site, supports paid entry and encourages longer dwell times. The Immersive Experience Building forms a cornerstone project within the wider Falkirk Wheel Masterplan and will play a central strategic role in enhancing the visitor offer, restructuring the customer journey, and supporting the commercial, operational and experiential success of the site. Renewal: 12 months optional extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034203-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | Lots value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | SCOTTISH CANALS | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 9SP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Canal | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79930000 - Specialty design services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034203-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829474 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13122 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/71291657019D9103A0D7 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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