Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d18-58a8-7305-abda-294c311d5dad/leach-pottery-museum-interpretation-fitout-contractor closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Leach Pottery Museum Interpretation Fitout Contractor [Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bernard-leach-st-ives-trust-limited) Estimated value £375,000 to £400,000 Published 21 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 12 Jun 2026 ## 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 Interpretation Fit-Out Build Contractor - The Leach Pottery, St Ives, Cornwall The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Ltd invites tenders from suitably experienced contractors to deliver interpretation/exhibition fit-out works across the Leach Pottery site in St Ives, Cornwall. This commission forms part of a major £10 million capital redevelopment of one of the world's most significant studio pottery heritage sites, funded with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. ### Contract Value: £375,000 - £400,000 (exclusive of VAT) Contract Form: JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (ICD) 2024 Practical Completion: 4 June 2027 Site Opening: 18 June 2027 Scope of Works: The appointed contractor will act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, responsible for the manufacture, supply, and installation of four main packages: setworks and 3D elements; display showcases (including Government Indemnity Scheme standard cases); graphics and 2D elements production; and exhibition lighting supply. Works span multiple spaces, including the historic Grade II listed Pottery buildings; refurbished 2008 extensions; new build Learning studios and reception areas; outdoor spaces, and cross-site wayfinding. Full coordination with the client (The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Ltd), base build contractors (Dow Jones Architects), interpretive designers (Extended Studio), and the separately appointed AV contractor will be required. Audiovisual hardware and software are contracted separately and are out of scope. Key Dates as per ITT document: - Site visits (compulsory): Tuesday, 28 April - Thursday, 28 May 2026 - Clarification deadline: Noon, Friday, 29 May 2026 - Clarifications published: Monday 1 June 2026 - Submission deadline: Noon, Friday, 12 June 2026 - Evaluation: w/c Monday 15 June 2026 - Interviews (shortlisted): Friday, 26 June and Monday, 29 June 2026 - Contract award (notification): Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - Online kick-off meeting Monday, 13 July 2026 - Contract commencement: Monday, 27 July 2026 - On-site installation: Monday, 22 March - Monday, 31 May 2027 - Practical Completion: Friday, 4 June 2027 Submission Requirements: Bidders must submit: - Completed Form of Tender; - Completed Submission Questionnaire; - Fully completed Pricing Schedule; - Proposed programme of works - A tender proposal addressing five quality questions as specified in the ITT - Required policies, evidence of insurance and certification as specified in the ITT All bidders must complete a compulsory site visit before submitting. Submit to Sara Matson at by noon on Friday, 12 June 2026. ### Evaluation: Quality 65% / Price 35% Additional information: The Leach Pottery Interpretation Fit-out and cross-site wayfinding is the culmination of a 2-phase capital programme generously supported by: St Ives Town Deal (Central Government / Cornwall Council) National Lottery Heritage Fund Arts Council England ### Wolfson Foundation Clore Duffield Foundation The Headley Trust Read full description ## CPV classification Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2b66b3ed-7275-4e63-8031-8e0c7e0f1ccf) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bernard-leach-st-ives-trust-limited) [Sector More Recreation, culture & sport services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/recreation-culture-sport) ## More tenders like this [Sports facilities operation services – ÖPAG - Betreiber Postsportquartier Hernals - Gemeinnütziger Vereins- und Schulsport · Österreichische Post AG · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2128-716d-91fa-8be28481a992/austria-sports-facilities-operation-services-opag-betreiber-postsportquart) [Children animation services – Marché de prestations de services « Enfance – Jeunesse » 2027-2030 · Ville de Loos-en-Gohelle · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-140b-73c9-9f07-e9c33a2b858a/france-children-animation-services-marche-de-prestations-de-services-enfan) [News-agency services – Medienmonitoring · Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-087e-71f2-b3e0-f5c1efd03d19/germany-news-agency-services-medienmonitoring) [Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services – Ausschreibung zur Vergabe von Dienstleistungen für die Entwicklung einer grenzüberschreitenden Sage im Raum Bayern-Böhmen · Gemeinde Langdorf · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1d2d-7272-a3a0-9c2031596418/germany-artistic-and-literary-creation-and-interpretation-services-ausschrei) [Library and archive services – CFT 4006 - Digital Collections System for SDCC Libraries · South Dublin County Council · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c10-7045-98ce-ff9cb9d4befd/ireland-library-and-archive-services-cft-4006-digital-collections-system-f) [Entertainment services – Animations nature, patrimoine et santé/bien être dans les Espaces Naturels Sensibles du Département de la Manche · Département de la Manche · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-37d7-73d2-ba07-7b73d853b521/france-entertainment-services-animations-nature-patrimoine-et-santebien-et)