---
title: "NMS Audubon Exhibition Fit-out"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661593"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-02-14"
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# NMS Audubon Exhibition Fit-out

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661593

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## Summary

National Museums Scotland is seeking a Principal Contractor for the fit-out of the "Audubon's Birds of America" exhibition, set to be on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022. This tender process is currently in the Award stage after being completed as of 14 February 2022. The procurement, classified under the 'works' category, was conducted using an open procedure, with an approximate project value of £105,000. A contract was signed on 28 September 2021, and key deadlines for submissions were set for 1 September 2021, with opportunities for clarifications offered on 10 August 2021 and during a virtual Q&A session on 12 August 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and exhibition design, particularly those capable of demonstrating expertise in cultural or artistic environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly accessible, as all bids received were from SMEs. Companies poised to benefit from this contract should possess strong project management capabilities, a track record in museum or gallery fit-outs, and the ability to deliver high-quality aesthetic results under tight deadlines.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440703 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2021 - 20 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | EASTERN EXHIBITION & DISPLAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440703
- 5 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423493

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=20
  30th August 2021 - REVISED_Schedule 5_ITT Tenderers Pricing Schedule_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=15
  5th August 2021 - EL_201_Graphic_elevations (Pages 1-7)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=16
  5th August 2021 - EL_202_Graphic Banners_
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=17
  5th August 2021 - EL_203_Other Graphics_
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=18
  5th August 2021 - EL_204_Overview Visuals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=19
  5th August 2021 - EL_205_Stencilled Graphics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=1
  5th August 2021 - Schedule 1_ITT Instructions To Tenderers_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=2
  5th August 2021 - Schedule 2_ITT Tenderers Submission_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=3
  5th August 2021 - Schedule 3_ITT_Procurement Specifications_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=4
  5th August 2021 - Schedule 4 _ITT_Terms and Conditions of Contract_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=5
  5th August 2021 - Schedule 5_ITT_Tenderers Pricing Schedule_Audubon Fit-out
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=6
  5th August 2021 - Showcase Drawings 1 of 3 - INFINITY HS M600-H2100
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=7
  5th August 2021 - Showcase Drawings 2 of 3 INFINITY HS M900-H2100(REVISED)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=8
  5th August 2021 - Showcase Drawings 3 of 3 Victorian cases
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=9
  5th August 2021 - Reusable Protean Wall System details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=10
  5th August 2021 - Audubon Exhibition Fit-out - Drawings for ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=11
  5th August 2021 - Audubon Exhibition Fit-out - GA Plans for ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=12
  5th August 2021 - GRAPHIC SAMPLE FILE Question B.3.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=13
  5th August 2021 - GRAPHIC SAMPLE FILE Question B.3.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG423493&idx=14
  5th August 2021 - GRAPHIC SAMPLE FILE Question B.3.3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423493
  NMS Audubon Exhibition Fit-out - National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440703
  NMS Audubon Exhibition Fit-out - National Museums Scotland wish to appoint a Principal Contractor to carry out the fit-out for the exhibition Audubon's Birds of America, which will be displayed in Special Exhibition Gallery 1 at the National Museum of Scotland from 11 February 2022 to 8 May 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661593

## Provenance

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