V&A Gilbert Galleries - Design

Tender description

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Collection comprises some of the most beautiful and intricate objects ever made, many in precious metals, from a minute to a monumental scale. It is notable for its European and British ‘masterpieces’ including gold and silver objects, snuffboxes, painted enamels and stone and glass mosaics. At present, four galleries in the V&A (G70-73) are dedicated to showing a selection of objects from the Gilbert Collection. Around 430 objects are on display (approximately half of the entire collection). Objects are frequently loaned out and have been included in shows around the world. The Victoria and Albert Museum (“V&A”) wishes to appoint a team for the design of the Gilbert Galleries. The disciplines required are: architectural design services, structural engineers, M&E engineers, heritage consultancy, fire and access consultancy, and CDM services. Lot 1: This procurement process is being run using the "restricted" procedure, which consists of a two stage process. Stage 1 is the Selection stage. To be considered for Selection, you must complete and submit a Selection Questionnaire (“SQ”) via the Delta e-Sourcing portal. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to submit a tender at the second stage, the Tender stage. A £1,500 honorarium is payable to unsuccessful tenderers at the Tender stage. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of 70% quality and 30% price. The draft procurement documents for the tender stage have been made available for download for information only and whilst they are the latest versions available, they are subject to change. Appendices to the brief are not available at this stage for confidentiality reasons, and will only be made available to tenderers at the second stage upon completion of a non-disclosure agreement. For more information on the process - including what is required at each stage and how responses will be assessed - please refer to the documents on Delta. The fee estimate for this appointment is £240,000 but this is indicative only. Duration of contract dates provided are indicative only and are subject to change. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: