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title: "National War Museum Display showcase lighting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602204"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-23"
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# National War Museum Display showcase lighting

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602204

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland is conducting a public procurement process for the installation of lighting for showcase displays at the National War Museum located in Edinburgh. This tender, titled "National War Museum Display showcase lighting," is currently in the Award stage as of 17 December 2019, with a contract value of £58,038. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a transparent and competitive tendering process, with the initial tender period having ended on 11 November 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the lighting and display sectors, particularly those with expertise in museum or exhibition-related lighting solutions. Companies specialising in the supply of compatible lighting systems and installation services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders by National Museums Scotland or other cultural institutions. Engaging in this market could contribute to business growth, especially for larger firms and SMEs that can offer innovative and high-quality products tailored to the specific needs of heritage sites.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wish to procure lighting for existing showcases at the National War Museum. Lighting will be compatible with in case display systems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland wish to procure lighting for display cases at the National War Museum. Lighting will be compatible with in case display systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378158 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,038 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABSOLUTE ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378158
- 25 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370106

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370106&idx=1
  25th October 2019 - Invitation to quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370106&idx=2
  25th October 2019 - Standard T&Cs - Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370106
  National War Museum Display showcase lighting - National Museums Scotland wish to procure lighting for existing showcases at the National War Museum. Lighting will be compatible with in case display systems.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378158
  National War Museum Display showcase lighting - National Museums Scotland wish to procure lighting for existing showcases at the National War Museum. Lighting will be compatible with in case display systems.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602204

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