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title: "Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000517259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
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# Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000517259

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by National Museums Scotland, involves the tender titled "Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors." This opportunity is rooted in the recreation, culture, and religion sector and is based in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method indicated is a selective procedure, and the tender is currently in the planning stage with a closing date for submissions set for 6th December 2017. The total estimated value for this contract is £106,000, intended for the development of multiple interactive exhibits and audio-visual components for two upcoming exhibitions in 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital exhibit development, software engineering, and audio-visual production. Companies with experience in creating engaging and educational interactive experiences for cultural institutions would particularly benefit from this procurement. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these fields should consider this opportunity, given the need for innovative solutions that enhance visitor engagement and learning at museums.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wishes to appoint a contractor(s) to develop 5 software interactive exhibits and 2 AVs as part of the visitor interpretation for two new galleries, Rediscovering Ancient Egypt and Exploring East Asia which will open at the National Museum of Scotland in 2019. Also part of the scope is an additional AV which will form part of a national touring exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt. The exhibition will tour to partner venues in Scotland January - December 2019.

### Lot Information

Audio Visual Film and Sound Production Contractors

Audio Visual Film and Sound Production National Museums Scotland wishes to appoint a contractor to create the following AV resources: Two AVs that will be part of the visitor interpretation for two new galleries, Rediscovering Ancient Egypt and East Asia, which will open in 2019. Each of these AVs will consist of a variety of media, including archive footage and images, graphics and sound. Content will be selected to provide context and strong, attractive imagery. One AV that will form part of a national touring exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt. The exhibition will tour to partner venues in Scotland January - December 2019. The AV will introduce visitors to the exhibition and to stories which illustrate the Scottish contribution to Egyptology. It will incorporate archival material and images, object photography and 'expert' introductions from local partners. It will also feature on the NMS website as part of an online resource developed to showcase local project outputs and collections.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Interactive Exhibit Software

Interactive Exhibit Software National Museums Scotland wishes to appoint a contractor to develop 5 software interactive exhibits as part of the visitor interpretation for two new galleries, Rediscovering Ancient Egypt and Exploring East Asia which will open at the National Museum of Scotland in 2019. We have a well- established track record in the development of interactives, digital and audio-visual presentations for our wide range of visitors. Visitor research for our galleries indicates that visitors enjoy a blend of different interactive experiences and our interpretation for the new galleries will build on this experience. The key objective of the commissioned work is to create digital iinteractive exhibits which delight, entertain and inform visitors to the new galleries. The digital interactives should introduce opportunities for active learning - investigation, enquiry and problem solving - around selected subjects and themes. Visitor evaluation will be embedded into the development of the gallery interactives planned. Software contractors will be expected to schedule in time and resource for the development of prototypes (paper prototypes and/or working digital versions) so that both museum staff and end users can test content, accessibility and playability.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321069 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,000 |
| Lots value | £826,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,000 |

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | KINGDOM LONDON; YOHO MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 92111310 - Entertainment film production
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321069
- 1 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV299784

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=6
  1st November 2017 - Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=5
  1st November 2017 - Exhibition Design Layout Ancient Egypt
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=4
  1st November 2017 - Exhibition Design Layout East Asia
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=1
  1st November 2017 - Exhibit Software General Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=2
  1st November 2017 - Brief for Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Conrtactors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV299784&idx=3
  1st November 2017 - Exhibition Design Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV299784
  Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors - National Museums Scotland wishes to appoint a contractor(s) to develop 5 software interactive exhibits and 2 AVs as part of the visitor interpretation for two new galleries, Rediscovering Ancient Egypt and Exploring East Asia which will open at the National Museum of Scotland in 2019. Also part of the scope is an additional AV which will form part of a national touring exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt. The exhibition will tour to partner venues in Scotland January - December 2019.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321069
  Interactive Exhibit Software and Audio Visual Film Contractors - National Museums Scotland wishes to appoint a contractor(s) to develop 5 software interactive exhibits and 2 AVs as part of the visitor interpretation for two new galleries, Rediscovering Ancient Egypt and Exploring East Asia which will open at the National Museum of Scotland in 2019. Also part of the scope is an additional AV which will form part of a national touring exhibition Discovering Ancient Egypt. The exhibition will tour to partner venues in Scotland January - December 2019.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000517259
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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