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title: "National Museum of Flight Phase 3 - Exhibition Design Team Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000485675"
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# National Museum of Flight Phase 3 - Exhibition Design Team Services

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000485675

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being conducted by National Museums Scotland for the contract titled "National Museum of Flight Phase 3 - Exhibition Design Team Services". This project falls within the recreation, culture, and religion industry category and will take place in East Fortune, Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the tendering stage, and the deadline for submission is set for 6 April 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to respond electronically as specified in the tender documentation. The procurement follows a selective method using a restricted procedure, aiming to appoint an expert exhibition design team to support a Heritage Lottery Fund application.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in exhibition design, particularly those with experience in creating permanent displays and working within cultural institutions. Companies specialising in creative development, display aesthetics, and visitor experience enhancements would be well-suited to participate. The project is a continuation of National Museums Scotland's long-term capital development plan, which aims to improve visitor experiences and facilitate the conservation of historical aircraft, such as Concorde. As such, providers that can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong understanding of museum engagement will be highly competitive in this procurement process.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint an Exhibition Design Team who are expert and experienced in the creative development of permanent displays to undertake the design and preparation of relevant information required in support of a Round 1 and 2 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Application for Phase 3 of the NMoF Masterplan, and subsequent delivery of the project (subject to funding being obtained).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is the third phase in the implementation of the 10 year planned capital development plan of National Museum of Flight launched in 2006. It involves the construction of a new entrance, orientation and exhibition building which will be designed to provide a home for the longer term preservation of one of our most popular aircraft, Concorde and the other aircraft currently located outside. This will enable us to enhance interpretation, display and significantly improve the visitor experience. The National Museums Scotland(NMS) wish to appoint an exhibition design team who will be required to work with NMS and the Professional Team to undertake the design and preparation of relevant information required in support of a Round 1 and Round 2 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Application and subsequent delivery of the project (subject to funding being obtained).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294762 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294762
- 2 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275579

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR275579&idx=2
  4th March 2017 - NMoF Phase 3 Project brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR275579&idx=3
  4th March 2017 - ESPD NMoF Ph3 Exhibition Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR275579&idx=1
  4th March 2017 - NMoF Ph3 EX DES Indicative Schedule of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR275579
  National Museum of Flight Phase 3 - Exhibition Design Team Services - National Museums Scotland wish to appoint an Exhibition Design Team who are expert and experienced in the creative development of permanent displays to undertake the design and preparation of relevant information required in support of a Round 1 and 2 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Application for Phase 3 of the NMoF Masterplan, and subsequent delivery of the project (subject to funding being obtained).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294762
  National Museum of Flight Phase 3 - Exhibition Design Team Services - National Museums Scotland wish to appoint an Exhibition Design Team who are expert and experienced in the creative development of permanent displays to undertake the design and preparation of relevant information required in support of a Round 1 and 2 Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Application for Phase 3 of the NMoF Masterplan, and subsequent delivery of the project (subject to funding being obtained).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000485675

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