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DfC - National Museums NI - Exhibition Interpretation Production (Graphics)

Awarded to MINPRINT HOLDINGS LIMITED

National Museums Northern Ireland(buyer)

Published
Published 28 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 28 September 2026

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Overview

National Museums Northern Ireland is procuring the production, delivery, and installation of exhibition interpretation graphics across its museum sites, including wallpapers, panels, vinyl graphics, signage, and related display materials for temporary and permanent exhibitions. The estimated contract value is £288,000 with submissions due by 28 September 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£288,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
28 August 2026
Questions by
21 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Graphic display panelsGraphic design servicesMuseum-exhibition services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£288,000
Award date
19 October 2026
Contract period
26 October 2026 → 25 October 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
9 November 2031
Bids received
3
Winner
  • MINPRINT HOLDINGS LIMITED

This contract ends on 25 October 2029, or 9 November 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

MINPRINT HOLDINGS LIMITED

Based in
Belfast
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

3

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Key Staff - Technical Experience21%
  • Key staff - Account Manager14%
  • Service Delivery14%
  • Contract Management10.5%
  • Sustainability10.5%
  • Total Hourly Rate20%
  • Total Material Costs10%

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Market context

Typical award in Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

£113,558

Median of 1,597 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 2.5× the median.

National Museums Northern Ireland in the last 12 months

2

contracts awarded, worth £2,013,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    28 August 2026

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