Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-c42a-7105-95b3-c0ef7d0a958a/0455-pa-exhibition-design-consultancy-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 0455 - PA - Exhibition Design Consultancy Services [Colchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-city-council) Open field Estimated value £220,000 Published 3 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 18 Aug 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. To view this notice, please click here: [delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html](https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=995650865) Read full description ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Design consultancy services Fair and exhibition organisation services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0564b8-2025-12-03T10:05:12Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0564b8-2025-12-03T10:05:12Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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