Design and construction of the new reception area at the National Tile Museum

Summary

The tender covers the design and construction of a new reception area at Portugal’s National Tile Museum in Lisbon. The works include planning and building the visitor reception and entrance area, ticket office, museum access, courtyard, toilet facilities, shop and shop storeroom, while reorganising visitor circulation and protecting the building’s heritage, tilework and collections. The contractor must develop the necessary designs, coordinate the disciplines, obtain required approvals, carry out the construction and provide technical assistance. The maximum contract value is EUR 600,000 excluding VAT. The contract notice states a 90-day contract period; the tender documents specify 30 days for completing the designs and up to 60 days for the construction works, and bids offering more than 60 days for the works will not be accepted. Bids are due by 23:59 on 15 October 2026. Each bid must include pricing and a technical solution, a work schedule, team details and heritage-protection plans. Evaluation weights are price (40%), technical merit (40%), execution period (10%) and team organisation (10%). The successful bidder must provide the required evidence of qualifications and a performance security equal to 5% of the contract price.