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0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services

Colchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Colchester City Council

Buyer Address: Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, UKH34, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Matt Howe

Contact Email: matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7976794358

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
220000.0 GBP
Gross: 264000.0 GBP
Published
23 Jul 2025, 14:03
Deadline
18 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73220000 - Development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission experienced Exhibition Design consultants to be part of this upcoming iconic project and to provide exhibition design services from RIBA stage 1 equivalent to RIBA stage 6/7 equivalent and detailed design for fit-out contractors. You will work with the wider design team, including Architectural Design consultants to coordinate and support the wider redevelopment of the museum which includes the enlargement of its physical footprint. Due to the nature of the project and the museum collections the practice will need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience of exhibition design for museums and for NLHF funded projects in particular. The commission is for full service from RIBA stage 1 to RIBA Stage 6/7 equivalents and detailed design (including detailed cost plan) but will include a break clause at RIBA Stage 3 for submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Completion to detailed design will be contingent on the acquisition of round two funding. The tentative key dates for the implementation of the project are set out in the programme here below: •Appointment – September 2025 •RIBA Stage 2 equivalent – December 2025 •Pre-application – March 2026 •RIBA Stage 3 equivalent – April 2026 •Round 2 NLHF Application - May 2026 Break • NLHF Round 2 Decision - September 2026 • RIBA Stages 4 – 6/7 equivalent – TBC with consultant, dependent upon successful NLHF application Please be advised that the above schedule is indicative and shall be subject to change. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Development-consultancy-services./2G649GMRXA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2G649GMRXA

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042433-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 264,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-04-30T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Adherence to the Specification & Technical Approach (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Resources (6%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Plan (2%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Portfolio of Comparator Projects (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Reduction (2%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Interview (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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