Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out

National Museums Scotland

Published: Apr 16, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Effective Visual Marketing Ltd T/A EVM — £144,648

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Award notice from National Museums Scotland (United Kingdom) — Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Fit-out. culture & heritage. Awarded to.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage a Principal Contractor for design development, fit-out and de-install for the Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire exhibition.

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage a suitably qualified Principal Contractor to supply and install the build and graphics for the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition which will be shown in Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 from the 14 November 2026 until the 18 April 2027 at the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh.
The contract will be delivered in three phases as follows:
Phase 1 - Design Development
Phase 2 - Exhibition Fit-out (including production drawings and information, setting out, wall preparation and gallery painting, installation of wall system, joinery, setwork structures, AV housings, AV screens, bespoke display cases, display case interiors, graphics and electrical and AV installation)
Phase 3 - Exhibition Take-down Additional information: A site visit is available for tenderers to attend at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, 09:00 – 10:00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Tenderers are also able to attend a virtual Q&A session via Microsoft Teams between 14.00 and 15.00 on Tuesday 10 March 2026.
Maximum of two representatives per company may attend. Attendance must be confirmed in advance, see Schedule 1 for further details.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 034861-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Museums Scotland

National Museums Scotland has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Construction & Civil Works, and Tourism. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: April 16, 2026.

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How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 034861-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Effective Visual Marketing Ltd T/A EVM. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Museums Scotland 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 Services contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Effective Visual Marketing Ltd T/A EVM was awarded the contract for £144,648. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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.