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0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services

Exhibition design services for a museum redevelopment project, covering RIBA stages 1 through 7. The scope includes detailed design for fit-out contractors and coordination with the wider architectural design team. The contract features a mandatory break clause at RIBA Stage 3, pending a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) round two funding decision. Work is contingent on successful funding acquisition, with an indicative timeline extending to March 2027.

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Awarded value
£166k
As published
Published
23 July 2025
Awarded
1 December 2025
Pringle Richards Sharratt Ltd - GuM Studio
Contract length
4 months
Ends 30 April 2026

What the contract covers

Consultancy services contract

Provision of specialist exhibition design consultancy services for museum redevelopment projects, including RIBA stage 1 to 7 design delivery.

  • Exhibition design services from RIBA stage 1 equivalent through RIBA stage 6/7 equivalent for the museum redevelopment
  • Detailed design for fit-out contractors, including a detailed cost plan
  • Coordination and support for the wider redevelopment design team, including Architectural Design consultants

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Consultancy services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
5 months
Extensions
13 months
Longest it can run
18 months
Contract dates
17 December 2025 to 30 April 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
73220000, 79415200, 79956000

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Colchester City Council

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Pringle Richards Sharratt Ltd - GuM Studio

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Cite this contract

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https://bidskim.com/tender/324845/0455-pa-exhibition-design-consultancy-services
Buyer reference
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Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564b8
Last checked
4 November 2026

Colchester City Council. 0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services. Contract award, 23 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/324845/0455-pa-exhibition-design-consultancy-services (accessed 4 November 2026).