---
title: "Appointment of an Exhibition and Interpretation Manufacture and Installation Supplier"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ff6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Appointment of an Exhibition and Interpretation Manufacture and Installation Supplier

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ff6

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is currently conducting an active procurement process for the "Appointment of an Exhibition and Interpretation Manufacture and Installation Supplier." This tender invites bids to provide and install exhibition and interpretative components for the F Pit Museum, Heritage Visitor Centre, and outdoor exhibition space. The procurement falls under the categories of signage, museum construction works, and museum-exhibition services. Located in Sunderland, the project is open under a below-threshold open competition method. Key dates include the query deadline on 20th May 2026 and the tender closing on 29th May 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 26th June 2026 and end on 25th June 2027.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in signage manufacturing, museum construction, and exhibition services, to secure a contract with potential for future collaboration. The project prioritises high quality, with a significant weighting towards quality over price, offering a platform for innovative and quality-driven businesses to showcase their capabilities. Interested companies with a background in delivering complex exhibition solutions could benefit significantly by expanding their portfolio through this contract with Sunderland City Council.

## Notice

The provision of a Exhibition and Interpretation Supplier required to manufacture and install a range of exhibition and interpretative elements for the F Pit Museum, Heritage Visitor Centre and outdoor exhibition space based on RIBA4 technical design. In line with the Authorities requirements, we are seeking a supplier for a range of printed display boards and information panels, steel totem columns, a 3D concrete map feature, and AV hardware

### Planning Information

A Market Engagement Questionnaire was advertised on the OPEN portal 18th March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040329-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | £85,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040329-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 08:48 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040307-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040329-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040307-2026
  1st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- www.open-uk.org

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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