Invitation to Tender
Chew Valley Hoard Project
Showcase Design, Prototyping, Fabrication and Installation
The South West Heritage Trust (the Trust) invites proposals from experienced museum showcase suppliers to undertake the detailed technical design, prototyping, fabrication and installation of a large bespoke showcase for the permanent installation of the Chew Valley Hoard at the Museum of Somerset in Taunton.
The work is part of the Trust’s Chew Valley Hoard project, which will create a new gallery at the Museum of Somerset for the permanent display of the Chew Valley Hoard. The project is being principally funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).
Please refer to the plans, concept details and Employer’s Requirements document in the tender pack for full details and the specification required. Full details are in the link below.
Tender responses to be submitted by email to Sam Astill, Chief Executive Officer (sam.astill@swheritage.org.uk) and Hannah Schwieso (hannah.schwieso@swheritage.org.uk) by 5pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Invitation to Tender for Chew Valley Hoard Showcase Brief
Chew Valley Hoard Tender Pack Including
https://swheritage.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/101_2_704__COIN-ARRANGEMENT-OPTIONS.pdf
https://swheritage.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/101_2_714__CONCEPT-DETAIL-PROTOYPE-CASE.pdf