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title: "Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822974"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822974

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## Summary

The contract for "Scotland's First Warriors" exhibition build and graphics has been awarded by National Museums Scotland, located at Chambers Street, Edinburgh. This procurement, under the 'services' category, concerned the supply, installation, and subsequent deinstallation of exhibition build and graphics for showcasing from 27 June 2026 to 17 May 2027. Conducted through an open procedure, the contracting process was initiated as a tender and reached the award stage, finalising the supplier Lucidblack ltd. The contract, valued at GBP 49,841.38, includes principal contractor duties, with subcontracting permitted for specific graphic elements. This process was prepared and managed by National Museums Scotland with oversight by the Edinburgh Sheriff Court review body.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition and commercial graphics sector, particularly small to medium enterprises, to engage with high-profile cultural projects. Companies with expertise in exhibition builds, graphics design, and event management would be well-suited to compete for such tenders due to the specialised nature of the services required. Engaging in these projects could bolster business profiles and offer practical experience in delivering highly visible, culturally significant projects. Successful contractors would benefit from networking and collaboration potential, leading to further opportunities within the cultural and heritage sectors. The tender process emphasizes electronic submission methods, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of potential bidders.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553672 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,841 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUCIDBLACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553672
- 10 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549190

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=17
  10th February 2026 - Appendix M FW_VALCH_print test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=18
  10th February 2026 - Appendix N FW_LABEL_print test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=13
  10th February 2026 - Appendix I_Scotland's First Warriors_Reference Pictures
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=14
  10th February 2026 - Appendix J_Case drawing Meyvaert Infinity M900
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=15
  10th February 2026 - Appendix K_Click Netherfield TESS Evolution 900 showcase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=16
  10th February 2026 - Appendix L FW_TENFABRIC_DETAIL_print test
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=7
  10th February 2026 - Appendix C_General Security and Safety Conditions and Guidance for Contractors
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=8
  10th February 2026 - Appendix D_Contractors Template Sustainability log 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=9
  10th February 2026 - Appendix E_Scotland's First Warriors_Plans for Tender_101-108
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=10
  10th February 2026 - Appendix F_Scotland's First Warriors_Elevations for Tender_201-202
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=11
  10th February 2026 - Appendix G_Scotland's First Warriors_Details for Tender_301-313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=12
  10th February 2026 - Appendix H_Scotland's First Warriors_Visuals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=3
  10th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Scotland's First Warriors Procurement Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=4
  10th February 2026 - Schedule 4 Scotland's Frist Warriors Standard T+Cs Goods + Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=5
  10th February 2026 - Schedule 5 Scotland's First Warriors ITT Tenderers Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=6
  10th February 2026 - Appendix B_General Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=1
  10th February 2026 - Schedule 1 Scotland's First Warriors ITT Instructions To Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549190&idx=2
  10th February 2026 - Schedule 2 Scotland's First Warriors ITT Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549190
  Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics - National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553672
  Scotland's First Warriors exhibition Build and Graphics - National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 2 (SEG2) from the 27 June 2026 until the 17 May 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract includes the production, install and deinstall of the exhibition build and graphics and Principal Contractor duties.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822974
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=783224
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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