--- title: "Museum Wayfinding Design and Fabrication" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-30" --- # Museum Wayfinding Design and Fabrication Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711.json) ## Summary Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Museum Wayfinding Design and Fabrication" project, centred around the Paisley Town Centre in the UKM83 region. The council seeks a Lead Designer to act as Designer, Fabricator, and Principal Designer, delivering a wayfinding programme that supports pedestrian navigation with high visual impact, particularly around Paisley Museum which is set for reopening. This open procedure under the goods category requires electronic submissions by 14th August 2026, with the contract award commencing on the same date. The project involves developing and installing bespoke boundary markers, seating, and decluttering existing street furniture, with a focus on community benefits and fair work conditions over a contract period of 180 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in design, fabrication, and urban wayfinding, especially those with experience in creating visually impactful public space enhancements. By participating in this project, firms can expand their portfolio in public service provision, particularly within the cultural and municipal sectors, enhancing their visibility and reputation in delivering community-oriented projects. Companies that can demonstrate creativity, technical proficiency in design and fabrication, and a commitment to delivering community benefits will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Renfrewshire Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Lead Designer to act as Designer, Fabricator and Principal Designer to develop and deliver a wayfinding programme within Paisley Town Centre ahead of and following the reopening of Paisley Museum. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In advance of Paisley Museum reopening, Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, experienced, and creative Lead Designer to deliver the Museum Wayfinding Design and Fabrication project. The Lead Designer will act as Designer, Fabricator and Principal Designer to develop and deliver a programme of wayfinding works with high visual impact in Paisley town centre, primarily within Paisley Town Centre Conservation Area. With a focus on town centre arrival points and pedestrian routes leading to Paisley Museum and connecting Paisley's other town centre venues, the purpose of this programme of works is to: - install bespoke boundary markers to aid wayfinding at key pedestrian decision points in the town centre - where space allows, install new seating in the vicinity of - or integral to - boundary markers - in the locations of boundary markers, identify what existing signage and street furniture could be removed to declutter those areas and improve wayfinding ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561174 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1JB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 45212313 - Museum construction work ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561174 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561174 Museum Wayfinding Design and Fabrication - Renfrewshire Council wishes to appoint a suitably qualified Lead Designer to act as Designer, Fabricator and Principal Designer to develop and deliver a wayfinding programme within Paisley Town Centre ahead of and following the reopening of Paisley Museum. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838711 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictenderscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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