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title: "Display Case Lighting at The McManus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000841273"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Dundee City Council"
published: "2026-08-27"
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# Display Case Lighting at The McManus

Buyer: Dundee City Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000841273

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## Summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to upgrade the existing lighting in display cases across the permanent galleries at The McManus, Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. This is museum and gallery lighting installation work, including the design and provision of a complete lighting solution for display cases and gallery areas. The solution is intended to provide consistent, appropriate and controllable light levels, improve visitor experience and accessibility, protect light-sensitive collections through suitable conservation-focused lighting, reduce energy use and carbon emissions, and provide a durable, reliable, low-maintenance installation. The work must integrate sensitively with existing display cases and gallery environments while preserving the character and appearance of the museum and its collections. Delivery is in Dundee.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It is a single lot for the complete display-case lighting solution. The tender submission deadline was 28 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with bid opening at the same time. The evaluation period was scheduled to start on 28 September 2026. The contract is for 90 days, and bids were required to remain valid until 31 December 2026. The estimated contract value is £73,000. Bids had to be submitted in English, and variants were not allowed. The tender includes a quality questionnaire, tender evaluation methodology, pricing schedules and an offer form, indicating that both price and quality information form part of the submission and evaluation.

This opportunity suits specialist museum, gallery or heritage-lighting contractors able to work within existing display cases and occupied or sensitive exhibition environments. Suppliers should be able to design and install controllable lighting that delivers consistent levels while applying appropriate conservation principles for light-sensitive collections. Relevant capability includes reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, selecting durable and reliable equipment, and delivering installations with low maintenance needs and a long operational life. Experience of integrating new lighting discreetly into established gallery settings will be important, as will the ability to protect the appearance and character of the museum and its collections. The requirement also favours contractors able to address visitor experience and accessibility through suitable lighting design. A complete solution, rather than an isolated supply of fittings, is required.

## Notice

Leisure & Culture Dundee (LCD) is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to upgrade the existing display case lighting within the permanent galleries of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor shall provide a complete lighting solution that: Improves the visitor experience and accessibility through the provision of consistent, appropriate and controllable light levels within gallery and display areas. Minimises the risk of damage to light-sensitive collections through the application of appropriate lighting design principles, controls and conservation standards. Reduces energy consumption and associated carbon emissions in support of Dundee City Council's Climate Action Plan. Provides a durable, reliable and low-maintenance installation with a long operational lifespan. Integrates sensitively within existing display cases and gallery environments, preserving the character and appearance of the museum and its collections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563197 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,000 |
| Lots value | £73,000 |
| 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 | Dundee City Council |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Postcode area | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563197

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG563197
  Display Case Lighting at The McManus - Leisure & Culture Dundee (LCD) is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to upgrade the existing display case lighting within the permanent galleries of The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=841273
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