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title: "Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000589059"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-09-21"
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# Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000589059

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland is currently awarding a contract titled "Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support" located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls within the services category and was initiated through an open tendering process. The project has a duration of up to five years, focusing on creating a semi-permanent exhibition in the Treasures Gallery, showcasing the Library's iconic collections. The tender documents detail a submission deadline of 3rd September 2019, and the contract was formally signed on 31st October 2019, with an expected completion date extending to November 2025.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in exhibition design, digital interpretation, and project management. Companies with experience in creating engaging cultural experiences, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope includes responsibilities for both the physical and digital components of the exhibition, as well as ongoing support services, allowing businesses to leverage their expertise to fulfil the diverse aspects of this comprehensive project.

## Notice

The National Library of Scotland requires a contractor to provide exhibition design, build, and digital interpretation plus ongoing support contract for up to 5 years,in the newly converted Treasures Gallery in the George IV Bridge Building in Edinburgh. The design, build and digital interpretation services are for a semi-permanent exhibition, with a minimum life span of 5 years, in order to showcase iconic items from the Library's collections. This will be a fully project managed service, subcontracted as required and will comprise of the following Exhibition Design & Build services Digital interpretation services Graphic artwork Software and interactives and hardware Project management services Lighting Design in collaboration with the Library's directly appointed lighting contractor Ongoing support of the physical and digital content (Term Contract) Consideration for regular / annual small scale refresh - with the rotation of collection material on display as appropriate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

exhibition design , build , digital interpretation plus ongoing support service contract

Renewal: Yes - may take up option for additional 3 x 12 month extension for on-going support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395354 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £215,772 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1EW |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials
- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395354
- 5 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371443
- 18 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360946

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=12
  5th August 2019 - See content of attached PDF for questions asked at the event and the Library's response.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=11
  2nd August 2019 - Additional pdf of showcase plan as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=10
  2nd August 2019 - Additional PDF copy of plans as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=9
  2nd August 2019 - Copies of documents as requested
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=8
  1st August 2019 - pdf document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=7
  22nd July 2019 - Schedules to tender - Quality Tender - Technical Response - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=3
  22nd July 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=4
  22nd July 2019 - Sample evaluation matrix to be used for this procurement - for information only
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=5
  22nd July 2019 - Schedules to Tender - Pricing Schedule - Commercial Response - to be completed and returned
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=6
  22nd July 2019 - Requirement Specification for the provision of the services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=1
  22nd July 2019 - Model Form Contract Conditions for Services to be use on this contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL360946&idx=2
  22nd July 2019 - Schedule C Treasures Gallery O&M and M&E Data Manuals - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360946
  Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support - The National Library of Scotland requires a contractor to provide exhibition design, build, and digital interpretation plus ongoing support contract for up to 5 years,in the newly converted Treasures Gallery in the George IV Bridge Building in Edinburgh. The design, build and digital interpretation services are for a semi-permanent exhibition, with a minimum life span of 5 years, in order to showcase iconic items from the Library's collections. This will be a fully project managed service, subcontracted as required and will comprise of the following Exhibition Design & Build services Digital interpretation services Graphic artwork Software and interactives and hardware Project management services Lighting Design in collaboration with the Library's directly appointed lighting contractor Ongoing support of the physical and digital content (Term Contract) Consideration for regular / annual small scale refresh - with the rotation of collection material on display as appropriate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV371443
  Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support - The National Library of Scotland requires a contractor to provide exhibition design, build, and digital interpretation plus ongoing support contract for up to 5 years,in the newly converted Treasures Gallery in the George IV Bridge Building in Edinburgh. The design, build and digital interpretation services are for a semi-permanent exhibition, with a minimum life span of 5 years, in order to showcase iconic items from the Library's collections. This will be a fully project managed service, subcontracted as required and will comprise of the following Exhibition Design & Build services Digital interpretation services Graphic artwork Software and interactives and hardware Project management services Lighting Design in collaboration with the Library's directly appointed lighting contractor Ongoing support of the physical and digital content (Term Contract) Consideration for regular / annual small scale refresh - with the rotation of collection material on display as appropriate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395354
  Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000589059
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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