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SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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01 Aug 2025 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, located in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Riley & Son (E) Ltd. This open procedure project, titled "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor," falls under the museum services industry category. The initiative aims to assess and restore historic working machines housed in the Power Hall. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status being active. The contract period spans from 10 February 2025 to 1 June 2025, and the award was published on 1 August 2025. The project's goals include benchmarking engine wear, unseizing engines, and providing costed recommendations for essential repairs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services, engineering, and historic machinery restoration. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of delivering thorough inspections and sustainable maintenance solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The Science Museum Group's commitment to involving small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) further broadens potential participation, supporting growth and development within these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group seeks a supplier to assess the internal details and condition of the historic working machines (HWMs) housed in the Power Hall. A preliminary audit (Stage 1) has already been completed, focusing on identifying the scope of work required for the comprehensive audit (Stage 2). The objective of this project is to perform a series of inspections, as designed by the Museum's historic machinery consultant, to: - Understand the internal details and condition of each historic working machine (HWM). - Assess wear resulting from previous use. - Identify and carry out the remedial work required to restore operability. This work will achieve the following five key outcomes: - Benchmarking: Establish a baseline for monitoring wear and tear over the medium and long term, supporting the ongoing care of the historic machinery. - Unseizing Engines: Free up seized engines where feasible. - Essential Repairs: Identify the critical remedial measures required to return the machines to working condition. - Costed Recommendations: Provide costed and prioritised recommendations for additional repairs or improvements to optimise conservation, performance, and longevity. This will also assist with the Museum's long-term budget planning. - Engine Sustainability: Inform maintenance, inspection, and operation plans to ensure the engines can be run sustainably for the foreseeable future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4faa6a2f-5fd7-4c93-bfaa-f72ef735e86b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77767bab-59cd-44c7-b0dc-87b5ec2c840b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

34611000 - Locomotives

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,788 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Catherine Mak
Contact Email
catherine.mak@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01904 686 291

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RILEY & SON (E

Further Information

Notice Documents

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