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title: "Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000765591"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-26"
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# Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000765591

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the "Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project" to Rocketbox Design. This project falls under the industry category of recreation, culture, and religion, specifically exhibition services, and encompasses various services including concept design, project management, and exhibition fit-out among others. The tender process was conducted via an open procedure with the contract officially signed on 12 August 2024. The main delivery location for this project is in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, and the contract is valued at £264,000. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design, interactive technology, and related services to access a substantial public sector contract. SMEs with expertise in graphic design, quantity surveying, and audio-visual production are particularly well-suited to this project. The contract seeks to engage a provider capable of delivering innovative, contemporary museum exhibits that appeal to diverse audiences including children, families, tourists, and individuals with disabilities. Successful participation could enhance business reputation and provide a reference for future public tenders.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries. The galleries are intended to showcase the very best of contemporary museum practise, with an engaging mix of interpretive techniques. Within the limitations of the budget provided these might include written text and images, cased artefacts, film and interactive technology (eg. VR, touchscreen). The aim should be to produce an offer which appealing to the widest possible range of audiences, including but not limited to : - Children and young people - Families - Tourists including overseas visitors - Older people - People with disabilities Services are to include: - Concept Design - Principal Designer responsibilities under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 - Quantity Surveyor Services - Project Management - Graphic Design and Production - Audio-Visual Design and Production - Base Build - Exhibition Fit-Out - Artefact Installation and Mounting - Marketing Collateral

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524664 |
| 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 | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| Lots value | £264,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,000 |

## 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 | ROCKETBOX DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524664
- 17 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505481

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=18
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=17
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=16
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=15
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=14
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=13
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=12
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=11
  24th May 2024 - Photograph - Room 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=10
  24th May 2024 - Photograph Room 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=9
  24th May 2024 - Photograph
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=8
  24th May 2024 - Photograph
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=7
  24th May 2024 - Photograph
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=6
  24th May 2024 - Photograph
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=5
  24th May 2024 - Photograph
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=4
  24th May 2024 - Ground Floor and First Floor Layout
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=1
  17th May 2024 - 001 - ITT Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Viking Project
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=2
  17th May 2024 - 002 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505481&idx=3
  17th May 2024 - 003 - Appendix 2 - Delivery and Acceptance Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505481
  Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project - Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524664
  Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project - Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Projects - for the new galleries.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765591

## Provenance

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