Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Tender description

The contract is for a building contractor to undertake the extension, renovation and refurbishment of the Grade A — listed Paisley Museum complex (Main Works). The aim of Paisley Museum Re-imagined is to provide a visitor experience of international quality, which tells the inspirational stories of Paisley, its heritage and its pattern. The transformation of the Paisley Museum is underpinned by a series of high-level strategic project aims that will turn it into a: — leading European museum — telling the story of Paisley as a pattern and a town; — visitor destination drawing its audience from Scotland, UK and overseas; — platforming institution for learning, skills development, innovation and research; — community resource at the heart of Paisley’s local life. Renfrewshire Council are looking to procure a main contractor to deliver the main works contract for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined project. The procurement exercise is being conducted at OEJU level as an open tender. The contract will be governed by SBCC standard building contract with quantities for use in Scotland, SBC/Q/Scot 2016 Edition as supplemented and amended by the Council specific ‘Employer's Amendments.’