CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

Interpretation Plan and Exhibition Design for the Redevelopment of the National Waterfront Museum, S

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Description of the goods or services required

THE PROJECT RELATES TO THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL WATERFRONT MUSEUM, SWANSEA:

Amgueddfa Cymru seeks a suitably qualified consultant/consultant team to produce an interpretation plan and exhibition design to RIBA stage 3.

The successful consultant (team) will follow the principles set out in the Amgueddfa 2030 Strategy, paying particular attention to the six commitments:

• For everyone: Make sure that everyone is represented.

• Learn and Create: Inspire creativity and learning for life.

• Put the planet first: Help protect and restore nature and our environment.

• Support Well-Being: Support well-being through inspirational spaces and experiences.

• Create Digital Experiences: Discover and explore the museum digitally.

• Across the World: Build global connections.

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=153359

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

The Interpretation Plan and Exhibition Design will support the overall project objectives as outlined above. Specifically, the plan and concept will

• Provide flexibility to easily change permanent displays.

• Enable co-creation and interactivity within the permanent galleries for general visitors.

• Use the Museum’s spaces and galleries in such a manner that makes the most of their unique character and underlines their architectural appeal

• Create a ‘red thread’ that is readily understood by visitors across the spatially separate galleries.

• Provide memorable ‘Wow’ experiences that provide hooks for visitors to explore and learn; and provide a platform for the development of more experiential opportunities for retail and food and beverages (F&B) enterprises.

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

This notice is for information only.

INTERESTED PARTIES MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE VIA ETENDER WALES - GO TO TENDER REF: ITT_118650

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

itt_118650 on eTender Wales

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Time Limits

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Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

Amgueddfa Cymru will require the final outputs:

• A bilingual Interpretation Plan to RIBA Stage 3, with a full rationale for proposals

• An electronic copy of the final documents in PDF and Word formats, with appendices detailing the full scope of research and work

• Electronic copies of source material, including images/visuals, maps and other data

• Electronic copies of any presentations relating to the Plan

Final reports should be succinct with a clear emphasis on what could be done and why specific actions are recommended.

(WA Ref:153359)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice