Interpretation and Exhibition Fit-Out Contractor for Leach Pottery Museum, St Ives

The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Ltd is seeking an experienced interpretation fit-out contractor to deliver exhibition and interpretation works at the Leach Pottery, a Grade II listed heritage site in St Ives, Cornwall. This is a £375,000-£400,000 (ex VAT) contract forming part of a £10 million capital redevelopment funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other major supporters. The appointed contractor will serve as Principal Designer and Principal Contractor, responsible for manufacturing, supplying, and installing four main packages: setworks and 3D elements, display showcases (including Government Indemnity Scheme standard cases), graphics and 2D elements, and exhibition lighting across historic buildings, new learning studios, reception areas, outdoor spaces, and cross-site wayfinding. Works will take place from July 2026 to June 2027, with on-site installation from March to May 2027. The contractor must coordinate closely with the client, base build contractors, interpretive designers, and a separately appointed AV contractor. The JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (ICD) 2024 applies. Compulsory site visits are available from 28 April to 28 May 2026. Submissions close noon on 12 June 2026 and must include completed tender forms, questionnaire, pricing schedule, programme of works, responses to quality questions, and required insurance and certification documentation. Evaluation is based 65% on quality and 35% on price.