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Discovery Point Transformed - Capital Project Manager Procurement

Dundee Industrial Heritage SCIO (Dundee Heritage Trust) · tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 07:41.

Opportunity overview

Dundee Heritage Trust is seeking an experienced capital Project Manager to lead a programme of work at Discovery Point as part of its major museum transformation project. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project management relating to capital works to the building and exhibitions fit-out, including timetable, budgets, contracts, and procurement.

Classification

  • CPV71541000 — Construction project management services
  • CPV71000000 — Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV92521100 — Museum-exhibition services

Lots

  • SCOPE OF SERVICES: 1. Produce tender documentation for the detailed scope of the capital works below and manage the tender process via Public Contract Scotland. Review tenders received and score them alongside the Trust's staff, making appropriate recommendations. 2. The capital works included in the Discovery Point Transformed project include: a) Capital: design and works - Insulation of the first floor ceilings and nib walls - Works to the first floor to create a new flexible events & conferences space overlooking the River Tay, new learning space, staff/office spaces, and toilets including a new Changing Places Toilet facility - Works to the ground floor to create a new 360° AV theatre space and new meeting room b) Exhibitions: design and fitout - Two new permanent exhibitions - A new 360° AV theatre exhibition space (per above) - Improvements to the wider permanent exhibitions and interpretation aboard ship The anticipated budget for the above works is 4,345,603 GBP including design fees, excluding VAT. A contingency budget of 10% has also been allowed. ***Please note that a separate strand of works outwith the building, relating to conservation of the Royal Research Ship Discovery, is NOT included in the purview of this post.*** 3. Manage the Capital and Exhibitions contracts and relevant smaller contracts. Ensure the contractors follow the brief, use the appropriate methodology and materials specified, undertake quality work, keep good photographic and written records of work undertaken, and keep to timetable and budget. 4. Liaise with other contractors as part of the wider Discovery Point Transformed project, including the ship works Main Contractor and its distinct ship Project Manager to ensure the site runs smoothly. 5. Design and manage all contract processes to ensure approvals are sought in due course, the change control process is tightly managed, and the project is managed to timetable and budget. 6. Provide the Trust with regular updates, providing the information required for reporting to its Board of Trustees and external funding partners. 7. Work with the Trust's team to update the Management and Maintenance Plans for the building, taking account of work undertaken, and any subsequent changes required.£250k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06dccf
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
71541000
Description
Construction project management services

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Applies To

supplier

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
4 Sept 2026, 17:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
90

Expected award period

Starts
4 Sept 2026, 17:00

Bid Opening

Date
4 Sept 2026, 17:00
Description
Authorised officers of Dundee Heritage Trust

Address

Street Address
Electronically via the PCS portal

Contract terms

Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
SCOPE OF SERVICES: 1. Produce tender documentation for the detailed scope of the capital works below and manage the tender process via Public Contract Scotland. Review tenders received and score them alongside the Trust's staff, making appropriate recommendations. 2. The capital works included in the Discovery Point Transformed project include: a) Capital: design and works - Insulation of the first floor ceilings and nib walls - Works to the first floor to create a new flexible events & conferences space overlooking the River Tay, new learning space, staff/office spaces, and toilets including a new Changing Places Toilet facility - Works to the ground floor to create a new 360° AV theatre space and new meeting room b) Exhibitions: design and fitout - Two new permanent exhibitions - A new 360° AV theatre exhibition space (per above) - Improvements to the wider permanent exhibitions and interpretation aboard ship The anticipated budget for the above works is 4,345,603 GBP including design fees, excluding VAT. A contingency budget of 10% has also been allowed. ***Please note that a separate strand of works outwith the building, relating to conservation of the Royal Research Ship Discovery, is NOT included in the purview of this post.*** 3. Manage the Capital and Exhibitions contracts and relevant smaller contracts. Ensure the contractors follow the brief, use the appropriate methodology and materials specified, undertake quality work, keep good photographic and written records of work undertaken, and keep to timetable and budget. 4. Liaise with other contractors as part of the wider Discovery Point Transformed project, including the ship works Main Contractor and its distinct ship Project Manager to ensure the site runs smoothly. 5. Design and manage all contract processes to ensure approvals are sought in due course, the change control process is tightly managed, and the project is managed to timetable and budget. 6. Provide the Trust with regular updates, providing the information required for reporting to its Board of Trustees and external funding partners. 7. Work with the Trust's team to update the Management and Maintenance Plans for the building, taking account of work undertaken, and any subsequent changes required.
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30

Value

Amount
250,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Duration In Days
900

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72224000
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
92521100
Description
Museum-exhibition services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71000000
Description
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM71

Delivery Location

Description
Discovery Point Riverside Drive Dundee DD4 1XA

Published documents

Entry 1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Id
economic
Entry 2
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria
Id
technical

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Dundee Industrial Heritage SCIO (Dundee Heritage Trust)
Id
GB-FTS-185573

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee Industrial Heritage SCIO (Dundee Heritage Trust)

Address

Street Address
Riverside Drive
Locality
Dundee
Region
UKM71
Postal Code
DD1 4XA
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Museums and heritage
Organisation 2
Name
Dundee Sheriff Court
Id
GB-FTS-1026

Identifier

Legal Name
Dundee Sheriff Court

Address

Street Address
6 West Bell Street
Locality
Dundee
Postal Code
DD1 9AD
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Dundee · UKM71 · DD1 4XA · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM71

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 074356-2026tender ·