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title: "EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000676609"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2022-03-30"
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# EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000676609

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender for the "EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework," aimed at providing design and build services for annual public exhibitions in the Main Library. This procurement, categorized under the education sector, is situated in Edinburgh, UK, with an open procedure for bids. The submission period concluded on 16 February 2022, and the award was made on 14 March 2022, with a contract value of £250,000. The framework agreement allows for up to five suppliers, facilitating between one and two exhibitions annually.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in exhibition design, build, and graphic production services. Businesses with relevant experience in museum exhibition projects and a verified portfolio of similar work over the last three years would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers will be expected to meet stringent financial assurances and insurance requirements, benefiting those with a strong track record in the heritage and cultural sectors.

## Notice

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and requires framework suppliers for design and build services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and The University is tendering for a framework of suppliers for full-service exhibition services; design, build and graphic production. These suppliers will assist the University's Engagement Officer (Exhibitions), who coordinates the public exhibitions. The University are looking to work with one, primary supplier for each exhibition, providing the following services: - Design: creation and application of overall identity and design approach for museum/gallery exhibition projects, working to a brief provided by the University - Graphic Production: production, supply and installation as required of large format graphics, including '3D' services, working to specifications provided by exhibition designers - Build: fabrication and installation of exhibition build elements, working to technical specifications provided by exhibition designers.

Renewal: This framework can be renewed for up to a further 24 months (48 months in total).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444788 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | NOMAD EXHIBITIONS (UK; STUCO; THE CREATIVE CORE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79930000 - Specialty design services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444788
- 10 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435462

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435462
  EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework - The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and requires framework suppliers for design and build services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444788
  EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework - The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) delivers an annual programme of public exhibitions in the University of Edinburgh Main Library. The CRC will deliver between one and two temporary exhibitions per year and requires framework suppliers for design and build services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000676609

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