Tender

Hawking Highlights Tour: Touring Set Build & Fit Out

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

03 Nov 2022 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has released a tender for the installation and deinstallation of the exhibition set and graphics for the touring display of Stephen Hawking's highlights. The procurement method is an Open procedure (below threshold), with a tender period ending on November 24, 2022. The contract period will start on December 6, 2022, and end on January 31, 2024. The Science Museum Group is the buying organisation, located in London, and the industry category is Museum-exhibition services.

This tender by the Science Museum Group presents opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those experienced in museum-exhibition services and construction work for buildings related to exhibitions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project involves working on the exhibition set and graphics for the Science Museum Group's touring display, offering a unique opportunity for businesses to contribute to a prestigious display featuring items from Stephen Hawking's office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hawking Highlights Tour: Touring Set Build & Fit Out

Notice Description

Stephen Hawking at Work (Hawking) is a touring display of highlights from the Science Museum Group's recent acquisition of objects from Professor Stephen Hawking's office. This small exhibition gives an insight into the working life of the world-renowned theoretical physicist. The content comprises a rare copy of Hawking's PhD thesis, his wheelchair, and approximately 16 small objects of personal and professional significance. Hawking is currently on display in the space gallery at the Science Museum in London. In late January 2023, the exhibit will be deinstalled and packed for transport and to the Science and Industry Museum (SIM, Manchester). In May 2023, the exhibit will move to the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM, Bradford). This tender is for the installation and deinstallation of the exhibition set and graphics at SIM and NSMM. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/531483d5-fc0b-4249-932e-df3890e776c2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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