Bespoke and specialist exhibition display production design & fitout services
Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
29 September 2026
18 days remaining
Published
26 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
AMENDED SPECIFICATION SCOPE AND TIMELINES - RBGE would like to commission a specialist exhibition fit-out contractor to work with us to deliver the production design, build and installation of interpretative displays for the Palm Houses.
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RBGE (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh) is looking for a specialist contractor to design, build and install custom interpretative exhibition displays for the Palm Houses.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in exhibition design, production and fit‑out
- Ability to deliver bespoke interpretative displays for museum or botanical settings
- Relevant health and safety certifications (e.g., CDM, ISO 45001)
- Public liability insurance and professional indemnity cover
- Compliance with RBGE’s amended specification, scope and timelines
- Capability to work on site at the Palm Houses and coordinate with RBGE staff
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Produce detailed production design concepts for each display
- Manufacture the bespoke exhibition structures and graphics
- Fit‑out and install the interpretative displays within the Palm Houses
- Manage project schedule to meet the amended timelines
- Conduct testing, commissioning and handover of the finished displays
How to Read This Tender
- 1Check the ‘Amended Specification’ section – it overrides any earlier version and defines the exact deliverables
- 2Note the project timelines – late delivery can lead to penalty or disqualification
- 3Look for evaluation criteria (e.g., price, quality, experience) in the full tender documents
- 4Identify any mandatory documents (e.g., CVs, case studies, insurance certificates) and submit them exactly as requested
- 5Watch for any site access or health‑safety constraints that affect how you plan the installation
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local fabricator or installer to boost your capacity without large overheads
- Emphasise any previous work in botanical or museum exhibitions – relevance scores highly in specialist tenders
- If the contract value is high, consider forming a consortium to share risk and meet the technical requirements
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Royal Botanic Garden EdinburghKey Dates
Published
26 August 2026
Submission deadline
29 September 2026
Notice type
Contract Notice
Source
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