Tender

Lead Designer - Wonderlab at National Railway Museum

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

26 Aug 2019 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is currently undertaking a procurement process to appoint a Lead Designer for the Wonderlab gallery project at the National Railway Museum, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the CPV category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, is in the active Tender stage and is set to close on 23 September 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 26 November 2019 and conclude on 28 October 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design and engineering services, particularly those with innovative approaches to engaging audiences aged 7-14 through interactive experiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on creativity and accessibility. Firms with a background in educational exhibitions or interactive design will find this an attractive opportunity to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolios within the museum and cultural sectors.

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Notice Title

Lead Designer - Wonderlab at National Railway Museum

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is seeking to appoint a LEAD DESIGNER for the Wonderlab gallery project.The overall aim of the Wonderlab project is to deliver a world-leading, engineering-focussed interactive gallery that engages our audienceswith engineering and the railways through experience, interactivity and play.Wonderlab will offer a unique, hands-on and immersive opportunity to design, create and test solutions - just like real engineers.Wonderlab will be awe-inspiring, designed to appeal to 7-14 year olds no matter their background, access requirements or level ofknowledge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3d83a5d-2a76-411f-a821-fcbc36886568
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2019 - 28 Oct 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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