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V&A Dundee
Transformation of V&A Dundee’s galleries and visitor experience through multidisciplinary design to enhance accessibility, storytelling and public engagement.
V&A Dundee is undertaking a major capital project to mark its 10th anniversary, focused on transforming the visitor experience within Kengo Kuma’s landmark museum building. The project centres on the redesign and expansion of the Scottish Design Galleries (including an approx. 80m² extension), alongside a comprehensive reimagining of Locke Hall, retail areas and the main entrance (“Cold Catch”). The brief seeks a multidisciplinary design team to deliver exhibition, retail and visitor experience design from RIBA Stages 2–7, integrating storytelling, accessibility, sustainability and flexible display systems. The project responds to visitor feedback, aiming to increase visitor numbers, enhance inclusivity and reinforce Dundee’s cultural regeneration context while positioning the museum as a leading national and international design destination.
Location
Sector
Arts Culture
Intervention
Renovation and extension of museum
Website
Tender Portal
Tender Stage
PQQ
Deadline
24 April 2026, 17:00 hours (local time)
Project Value/Scale
£0-5 million
Consultant Team
Lead Designer (multi-disciplinary lead)
3D / spatial designer
2D / graphic designer
Wayfinding designer
Lighting designer
AV consultant (hardware & software)
M&E consultant
Structural engineer
Acoustic consultant
Principal Designer (CDM 2015)
Principal Designer (Building Safety Act)
3D / spatial designer
2D / graphic designer
Wayfinding designer
Lighting designer
AV consultant (hardware & software)
M&E consultant
Structural engineer
Acoustic consultant
Principal Designer (CDM 2015)
Principal Designer (Building Safety Act)
Submission Criteria
First stage submission criteria (EOI / PQQ)
1. Creative Experience (70%)
3 relevant project examples demonstrating cultural/visitor experience design
1 additional example of interventions within an iconic building
2. Response to Brief (30%)
Understanding of project requirements
Demonstration of team capability and approach
Organogram of proposed team
Example of leading a multidisciplinary team
3. Availability (Pass/Fail)
Confirmation of team capacity
Confirmation of ability to attend regular on-site meetings in Dundee