Leach Pottery Museum Interpretation Fitout Contractor

BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED

Published: Apr 21, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

Works contract by Bernard LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST Limited (United Kingdom): Leach Pottery Museum Interpretation Fitout. tourism. Submission deadline May 2026.

This is a works contract in the tourism and hospitality sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400,000. Proposals must be submitted before May 22, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the tourism and hospitality sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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:
* Site visits (compulsory): Tuesday, 28 April - Thursday, 7 May 2026
* Clarification deadline: Noon, Monday, 11 May 2026
* Clarifications published: Friday, 15 May 2026
* Submission deadline: Noon, Friday, 22 May 2026
* Interviews (shortlisted): Wednesday, 3 June and Thursday, 4 June 2026
* Contract award: Monday, 8 June 2026
* Online kick-off meeting Friday, 12 June 2026
* Contract commencement: Monday, 20 July. CPV: Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings (92520000). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: Leach Pottery Museum Interpretation Fitout Contractor. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is May 22, 2026. You have 2 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £400,000 - £400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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