Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council · Awarded contract

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Fit-Out of Maritime Exhibition Galleries at Poole Museum

Awarded 21 Mar 2024

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Awarded21 Mar 2024

Value£553,233.39

SupplierMarcon Fit-Out

AgencyBournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryConstruction

Ended 10mo ago1y 10mo term

Awarded 21 Mar 2024Expired 16 Jan 2026

About

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council awarded a contract to Marcon Fit-Out for the fabrication and fit-out of three new maritime exhibition galleries as part of the Poole Museum Redevelopment Programme, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The work involved the exhibition fit-out of the ground and first floors of the Grade 2 listed Oakley's Mill and Grade 1 listed Wool Hall, including setwork, interactives, graphics, AV hardware, and coordination of direct contract packages.

The contract commenced in March 2024 and had a duration of 21.5 months, with a contract value of £553,233.39.

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