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title: "Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843372"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Scottish Seabird Centre"
published: "2026-09-18"
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# Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations

Buyer: Scottish Seabird Centre  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843372

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## Summary

The Scottish Seabird Centre is procuring works to improve its exhibitions and visitor experience, including a new immersive theatre at its site in North Berwick. The requirement is split into two related workstreams. One covers exhibition alterations, a new exhibition display, construction of the theatre shell, building fabric and mechanical and electrical modifications. The other covers the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the theatre’s audio-visual systems. The audio-visual contractor must coordinate with the base-build contractor so that systems are integrated within the completed shell and exhibition environment. The work is categorised as construction works and includes exhibition, visitor-attraction and audio-visual installation elements. Both lots will be delivered at the Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. It covers two lots, and suppliers may bid for both. The estimated total value is £265,000, comprising £115,000 for exhibition alterations and theatre shell construction, and £150,000 for immersive theatre audio-visual installation. The buyer set 16 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC as the tender return deadline and bid opening time; evaluation is scheduled from that time. Both contracts are planned to run from 30 October 2026 to 1 April 2027. Award will consider suitability and relevant experience. Tenderers must provide staff names and qualifications, two relevant project examples completed within the previous five years, and client references or other evidence of satisfactory delivery. Variants are allowed for both lots.

This opportunity suits contractors able to deliver specialist public-facing exhibition or visitor-attraction projects. Lot 1 requires capability in refurbishment, exhibition construction, building fabric and mechanical and electrical coordination, together with experience of managing multiple contractors and specialist suppliers on live projects. The successful Lot 1 contractor must fulfil the Principal Contractor role and, where applicable, the Principal Designer role under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Lot 2 suits audio-visual specialists with experience designing, supplying, installing and commissioning immersive systems for exhibitions, visitor attractions or comparable public environments. Bidders need evidence of recent comparable delivery, client references and suitably qualified staff. Required or committed insurance includes employers’ liability, public liability, professional indemnity and, for Lot 1, Contractors’ All Risks cover.

## Notice

The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) seeks to appoint suitably qualified contractor(s) to deliver exhibition alterations, visitor experience improvements and a new immersive theater installation. The procurement is divided into two lots comprising base build works and audio visual design and installation.

### Lot Information

Lot 2: Immersive Theater Audio Visual Installation

Lot 2: Immersive Theater Audio Visual Installation The contract comprises the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the audio visual systems required to deliver the immersive theater. The successful Contractor will coordinate with the Lot 1 Contractor to ensure full integration of all systems within the completed shell and exhibition environment.

Options: As outlined in the procurement documents

Lot 1: Exhibition Alterations and Immersive Theater Shell Construction

Lot 1: Exhibition Alterations and Immersive Theater Shell Construction (Stage 3-6) The contract comprises the design and construction of exhibition alterations, installation of a new exhibition display, construction of an immersive theater shell and associated building fabric, mechanical and electrical services modifications. The successful Contractor shall act as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and shall be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating the construction phase, including coordination and integration of a separately appointed Audio Visual Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564850 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | £265,000 |
| 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 | Scottish Seabird Centre |
| Locality | NORTH BERWICK |
| Postcode area | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH39 4SS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | North Berwick Coastal |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
- 72212520 - Multimedia software development services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564850

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564850
  Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations - The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) seeks to appoint suitably qualified contractor(s) to deliver exhibition alterations, visitor experience improvements and a new immersive theater installation. The procurement is divided into two lots comprising base build works and audio visual design and installation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.seabird.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843372
- https://core-solutions.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=843372
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

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