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title: "Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824467"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824467

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## Summary

National Museums Scotland has concluded the procurement process for their "Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out" project with the contract awarded to Effective Visual Marketing Ltd T/A EVM. The exhibition will take place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, covering services in the recreation, culture, and religion sector. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 16th April 2026 with operations commencing from 13th April 2026 to 30th April 2027. The procurement involved phases of design development, exhibition fit-out, and take-down, with opportunities for potential suppliers to attend site visits and virtual Q&A sessions ahead of the tender submissions deadline on 23rd March 2026 at 12:00 GMT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design and fit-out services, particularly for SMEs. Given the project's scope, it would be well-suited for companies that can offer expertise in design, graphics, AV installation, joinery, and bespoke display case development. The completed design aims to engage visitors with innovative designs reflecting the museum's recreation and cultural theme, presenting a valuable platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering high-quality exhibition environments. The contract, valued at approximately £144,648.21, highlights the potential for business growth in the creative and cultural sectors, fostering partnerships and reputation expansion across the UK and internationally.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified Principal Contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 from the 14 November 2026 until the 18 April 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The contract will be delivered in three phases as follows: Phase 1 - Design Development Phase 2 - Exhibition Fit-out (including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, installation of wall system, joinery, setwork structures, AV housings, AV screens, bespoke display cases, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV installation) Phase 3 - Exhibition Take-down. A site visit is available for tenderers to attend at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, 09:00 - 10:00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Tenderers are also able to attend a virtual Q&A session via Microsoft Teams between 14.00 and 15.00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Maximum of two representatives per company may attend. Attendance must be confirmed in advance, see Schedule 1 for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554056 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | £145,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,648 |

## 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 | EFFECTIVE VISUAL MARKETING LTD T/A EVM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554056
- 26 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550405

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=19
  11th March 2026 - Questions and clarifications discussed during the in-person site visit and online Q&A, 10 March 2026
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=16
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 4 Appendix 1 Schedule of Amendments
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=17
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 5 Roman Scotland Tenderers Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=18
  26th February 2026 - Roman Scotland CDM2015 Guidance - PCIP
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=12
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix G_Meyvaert desktop showcase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=13
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix H_Roman Scotland Graphic Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=14
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix I_Contractors Template Sustainability log 25-26
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=15
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 4 Terms and Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=7
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix B_Roman Scotland Plans
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=8
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix C_Roman Scotland Elevations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=9
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix D_Roman Scotland Details
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=10
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix E_Meyvaert Infinity 900 showcase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=11
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix F_Meyvaert Infinity 600 showcase
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=1
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 1 Roman Scotland Instructions To Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=2
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 2 Roman Scotland Tenderers Submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=3
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 2 Appendix A_Roman Scotland Sample Banner Fabric
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=4
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 2 Appendix B_Roman Scotland Sample Eco-Board
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=5
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Roman Scotland Procurement Specifications
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB550405&idx=6
  26th February 2026 - Schedule 3 Appendix A_Roman Scotland Drawing Register
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550405
  Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out - National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554056
  Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out - National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824467
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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