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title: "Kilmartin Museum Redevelopment Project - Exhibition Design & Fit out Contractor"
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buyer: "KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD"
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# Kilmartin Museum Redevelopment Project - Exhibition Design & Fit out Contractor

Buyer: KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619847

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## Summary

The Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd is seeking a contractor for the Kilmartin Museum Redevelopment Project, specifically for exhibition design and fit out services located in Kilmartin, Argyll, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open tender procedure, and the process is currently marked as complete following the award of the contract to Studioarc, with a total contract value of £713,000. Key milestones include the contract signing on 16 March 2021, following a bidding period that ended on 15 May 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the exhibition design and build sector, particularly those skilled in 3D and 2D artwork, lighting design, and exhibition coordination. Companies such as design studios and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects would be well-positioned to engage with this type of work, particularly those that can deliver quality and innovation within the established budgetary framework.

## Notice

Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd requires the successful tenderer to provide exhibition design and build contractor services for full 3d, 2d, artwork and lighting design services with responsibility for coordinating with the Client and other relevant consultants, specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors involved in the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd requires the successful tenderer to provide exhibition design and build contractor services for full 3d, 2d, artwork and lighting design services with responsibility for coordinating with the Client and other relevant consultants, specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors involved in the project. This will include but not be limited to the following elements/disciplines: 3d works 2d graphics Artworking Specialist exhibition lighting Conservation grade showcases Specialist object mounts Interactives Multi-media / audio visual (AV) Sound design AV software design AV hardware The Exhibition Design and Build contractor will be required to deliver the exhibition fit-out through to completion and public opening. They will also deliver the foyer/reception furniture and retail fit-out. This work will include: Liaising in detail with the Client, architects and architectural design team and their consultants. Ensure that the project is developed within the approved budget. Leading value engineering exercises where necessary. Contracting the exhibition fit-out contractor and overseeing the appointment of any relevant sub-contractors Programming and supervising the on-site installation and commissioning of the exhibition Supervision of the exhibition fit-out contractor, including quality control and cost control The Exhibition Design and Build contractor appointed will work alongside KMCL staff including the museum Director and Archaeological Curator, Interpretation and Engagement Manager, education and operational staff. They will be managed by the external Interpretation Project Manager. KMCL staff will provide artefact and archaeological information, as well as develop themes, storylines and outline content. An outline design proposal, describing how your company would treat the exhibition design based on the summary outlined below is required as part of your submission. This should be accompanied by a price/cost breakdown working to an indicative budget range of 600-700k GBP ex VAT for the exhibition build and installation (excl professional fees).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410718 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £713,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KILMARTIN MUSEUM COMPANY LTD |
| Additional buyers | KILMARTIN MUSEUM |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIOARC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410718
- 14 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385143

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=7
  6th May 2020 - Queries submitted by email to lyndsey@ltclark.co.uk as the Q&A tab on the portal was not activated.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=6
  27th April 2020 - Queries submitted by email to lyndsey@ltclark.co.uk as the Q&A tab on the portal was not activated.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=5
  22nd April 2020 - Queries submitted by email to lyndsey@ltclark.co.uk as the Q&A tab on the portal was not activated.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=1
  14th April 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=2
  14th April 2020 - Appendix B Content Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=3
  14th April 2020 - Appendix C Concept Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385143&idx=4
  14th April 2020 - Appendix D Architectural Drawings
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385143
  Kilmartin Museum Redevelopment Project - Exhibition Design & Fit out Contractor - Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd requires the successful tenderer to provide exhibition design and build contractor services for full 3d, 2d, artwork and lighting design services with responsibility for coordinating with the Client and other relevant consultants, specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors involved in the project.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410718
  Kilmartin Museum Redevelopment Project - Exhibition Design & Fit out Contractor - Kilmartin Museum Company Ltd requires the successful tenderer to provide exhibition design and build contractor services for full 3d, 2d, artwork and lighting design services with responsibility for coordinating with the Client and other relevant consultants, specialists, suppliers and sub-contractors involved in the project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.kilmartin.org
- http://www.publiccontracsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619847
- https://www.kilmartin.org/
- https://www.studioarc.co.uk/

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