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title: "Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661036"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-29"
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# Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661036

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking qualified contractors for the "Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out" project, located in Lyness on the Island of Hoy. This tender falls within the services industry category and is currently in the award stage, having been completed as of 29 December 2021. The contract, valued at £450,177, was signed on 22 November 2021, and the initial plan was for project commencement on 21 September 2021, with final handover anticipated in October 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum exhibition builds and fit-outs, particularly those with experience in design and construction. Companies in the construction, fit-out, and design sectors, especially SMEs, would be well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature, given the emphasis on quality and project understanding in the award criteria. Engaging in this tender could enhance their portfolios and enable them to build fruitful relationships with public authorities such as the Orkney Islands Council.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans. Orkney Islands Council's Cultural Services team ("the Client") is currently part way through the major restoration and redevelopment of the Scapa Flow Museum at Lyness, on the Orkney island of Hoy. The Lead Consultants on the project are LDN Architects. Exhibition design has been carried out by Studio MB, who have worked with the client to develop a detailed exhibition design, including graphic wall and floor panels, digital and audio-visual media, showcases, plinths, and object mounts. Object installation will be carried out by the Client, in collaboration with the mount makers.. The Contract will commence on 21 September 2021 with the exhibition unit to be ready for the installation fit out in the building in October 2021. The Scapa Flow Museum buildings are due for final handover in October 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436815 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,177 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARCON FIT-OUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436815
- 30 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425713
- 30 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG425874
- 20 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424930
- 21 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421759

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=16
  27th August 2021 - 003/Pricing Schedule Revised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=15
  7th August 2021 - Additional Small Power, Data & Security Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=14
  7th August 2021 - Additional Lighting, Switching & Fire Alarm Layout Diagram
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=13
  21st July 2021 - Summary of Tender Pack Transmittal Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=12
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 11 AV Hardware
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=11
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 10 Open Display
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=7
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 6 Plans and Elevations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=8
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 7 Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=9
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 8 External
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=10
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 9 Case Dressing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=5
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 4 Schedules
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=6
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 5 Designers Risk Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=1
  21st July 2021 - Invitation to Tender Documentation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=2
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 1 Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=3
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 2 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421759&idx=4
  21st July 2021 - Appendix 3 Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421759
  Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out - Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436815
  Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out - Orkney Islands Council ("the Authority") has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum ("the Museum") exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661036
- https://www.marconfitout.com/

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