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title: "Paisley Museum Re-Imagined Project - Exhibition Fit-out Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000632635"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Paisley Museum Re-Imagined Project - Exhibition Fit-out Contract

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000632635

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Paisley Museum Re-Imagined Project – Exhibition Fit-out Contract." This contract, with an estimated value of £8,500,000, is aimed at contractors who will fabricate and install exhibition displays at the refurbished Paisley Museum in Paisley, UK. Currently in the planning stage, the key date to note is the upcoming notice for the tender, expected on 16 November 2020. The procurement process is classified under works and will utilise a restricted procedure, with the project located in the historic town of Paisley, known for its rich heritage and cultural significance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition design and installation sectors, particularly those specialising in museum fit-outs, display systems, and graphic production. Companies that have expertise in handling heritage projects or have experience with challenging installations, especially within historically significant buildings, would be well-suited to compete. The redevelopment aims to enhance the visitor experience and could lead to increased demand in the local economy, making it an attractive opportunity for contractors looking to grow their presence in the cultural sector.

## Notice

The contract is for a contractor to undertake the Exhibition Fit-out Works at the refurbished Paisley Museum. Scope includes fabrication and installation of all exhibition displays including flexible display systems, bespoke display cases and graphics with some contractor design items.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for a contractor to undertake the Exhibition Fit-out Works following the extension, renovation and refurbishment (Main Works Contract) of the Grade A listed Paisley Museum. The Exhibition Fit-Out Contract includes the fabrication and installation of all exhibition displays which include flexible display systems, bespoke display cases graphics and complex mounts with some contractor design items. The flexible display system has been driven by our story display design approach. Story displays are flexible discrete displays that can be changed, updated and replaced, that allows the Museum to update and refresh its displays over time, rather than relying solely upon temporary exhibitions to drive repeat visitors. Story displays can be configured to deliver to a different audience, with a different interpretive method, have objects swapped out, another story told about the same object (or key object) or the whole story swapped out for a totally new display. Visitors welcome a combination of new and familiar experiences in Museums and by providing enhanced access to the collections by rotating displays we will be providing more opportunities to reveal our objects. Our Exhibition Design Team, led by Opera Amsterdam have recently completed RIBA Stage 4 technical design. Software design, provision of AV/hardware and mount-making are separate direct works contracts and will be procured in 2021/22. The aim of Paisley Museum Re-Imagined is to provide a visitor experience of international quality, which tells the inspirational stories of Paisley, its heritage and its pattern. The transformation of the Paisley Museum is underpinned by a series of high-level strategic project aims that will turn it into a: - Leading European museum - telling the story of Paisley as a pattern and a town. - Visitor destination drawing its audience from Scotland, UK and overseas. - Platforming institution for learning, skills development, innovation and research. - Community resource at the heart of Paisley's local life. The Paisley Heritage Asset Strategy (The Untold Story) was approved by Renfrewshire Council in 2014 and set out an ambitious vision for the social and economic regeneration of Paisley. The signature project is the redevelopment of Paisley Museum and it is intended to create a visitor destination of international standing. The Museum has significant potential to drive the economic and cultural vitality of the town. The Council's intended approach is to use the restricted procedure to procure a form of an SBCC (2016) standard form with quantities. The Council is issuing this PIN to update the market and allow them to prepare for the tender. Please refer to section VI.3 Additional Information for details on the proposed procurement programme, noting that this is provisional and subject to change. The project has been awarded a second round pass from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396684 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 2BE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley Northwest |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396684

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT396684
  Paisley Museum Re-Imagined Project - Exhibition Fit-out Contract - The contract is for a contractor to undertake the Exhibition Fit-out Works at the refurbished Paisley Museum. Scope includes fabrication and installation of all exhibition displays including flexible display systems, bespoke display cases and graphics with some contractor design items.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000632635
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=632635

## Provenance

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