Leach Pottery Museum Interpretation Fitout Contractor

What this is

The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Ltd invites tenders from experienced contractors to deliver interpretation/exhibition fit-out works across the Leach Pottery heritage site in St Ives, Cornwall, as part of a £10 million capital redevelopment funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The appointed contractor acts as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor for setworks/3D elements, display showcases, graphics/2D elements and exhibition lighting across Grade II listed and new-build spaces. Estimated value £375,000-£400,000 excluding VAT under a JCT ICD 2024 contract.

Key points

• Compulsory site visit required before submission (28 April - 7 May 2026)
• Estimated value up to £400,000 ex VAT
• Submission deadline noon, Friday 22 May 2026

Who can bid

Suitably experienced contractors able to act as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor; must complete a Submission Questionnaire covering financial standing and technical/professional ability, and provide evidence of insurance, certificates and policies.

How it is scored

Quality 65% · Price 35% Quality 65% / Price 35%. Quality assessed via five quality questions specified in the ITT, plus completed Form of Tender, Pricing Schedule and programme of works.

Money

Contract value £375,000-£400,000 excluding VAT under JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (ICD) 2024. Tender valid for 90 days.

How to submit

Submit to Sara Matson at projectlead@leachpottery.com by noon on Friday 22 May 2026, after completing the compulsory site visit.

Clarifications

Clarification deadline noon Monday 11 May 2026; clarifications published Friday 15 May 2026.

Contract period

Contract commences 20 July 2026; on-site installation March-May 2027; Practical Completion 4 June 2027; site opening 18 June 2027.

Classification

CPV 92520000 — Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings South West