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Carry out Electrical Installation Works for Dundee City Council in The McManus Art Gallery and Museum

Dundee City Council, on behalf of Leisure & Culture Dundee (LCD), is looking to appoint a qualified and experienced contractor to upgrade the existing display case lighting within the permanent galleries of The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum.

For this contract, Dundee City Council is acting as contracting authority for Leisure & Culture Dundee (LCD).

The successful contractor will provide a complete lighting solution that:

• Improves the visitor experience and accessibility through the provision of consistent, appropriate and controllable light levels within gallery and display areas.
• Minimises the risk of damage to light-sensitive collections through the application of appropriate lighting design principles, controls and conservation standards.
• Reduces energy consumption and associated carbon emissions in support of Dundee City Council’s Climate Action Plan.
• Provides a durable, reliable and low-maintenance installation with a long operational lifespan.
• Integrates sensitively within existing display cases and gallery environments, preserving the character and appearance of the museum and its collections.

A contract notice has been published on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) where interested parties can access additional information and express their interest.

The time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is Monday 28 September 2026 at 12 noon.

The estimated total value of this contract excluding VAT is £73k.

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