Published date: 28 September 2017

This notice was replaced on 13 February 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 13 February 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions - 45212310

  • Museum construction work - 45212313

  • Museum-exhibition services - 92521100

Location of contract

LS10 1LT

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

RA-0143

Published date

28 September 2017

Closing date

12 October 2017

Contract start date

4 December 2017

Contract end date

30 April 2018

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Expressions of interest are invited for a principal contractor for the production, construction, delivery and build of an interior redesign of the main welcome area - 'The Street' - at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.

More information

Additional text

Expressions of interest are invited for a principal contractor for the production, construction, delivery and build of an interior redesign of the main welcome area - 'The Street' - at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The Royal Armouries intend to enter into a contract with a single supplier to undertake the works which will include two new welcome desks, backlit graphics scheme, banners, seating, lighting and digital/audio visual elements; the application of a new wayfinding scheme throughout the museum including signage and digital screens; the production of mounts for graphics and labels for highlighted treasures items throughout the museum. The principal contractor will be expected to provide, be responsible for and manage a supply chain of suppliers covering all aspects of the work to support delivery of the scheme. Completion and handover of the scheme will be required by 29 March 2018. The principal contractor will work closely with the principal designers who have developed the detailed specifications, graphics and other design services and who will chair construction phase progress meetings.
Expressions of interest for this tender must be emailed to procurement@armouries.org.uk by 12 October 2017.
Please ensure your expression includes the following information:
- Tender ref. RA-0143 WAYFINDER - MAIN WELCOME AREA FIT OUT
- full company name
- full company address
- contact numbers
- contact email address.
Any expression of interest which does not include all the above information may be refused.
Full tender documentation will be disclosed on 13 October 2017.
There is the opportunity to attend a site visit on 18 October 2017.
Potential suppliers who wish to attend the site visit are required to email full name of the attendee(s) to procurement@armouries.org.uk by 12 October 2017. Please note that no more than two people per company are allowed to participate.

About the buyer

Contact name

Katia Giovannini

Address

Armouries Drive
Leeds
LS10 1LT
England

Email

procurement@armouries.org.uk