Design Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign Lead for Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum Conservation
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Expires in 1y 5mo3y term, 53% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028
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Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Purcell for design lead services on the conservation of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, a Grade II* listed building in Bournemouth housing a 40,000-item collection of Victorian fine and decorative art and world cultures.
The contract covers leading a team of specialist consultants from RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design) to Stage 6 (Handover), with works commencing April 2025 and completion required by March 2028.
The contract value is AUD 98,049.
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