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Flight Gallery Improvements - Graphics - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London has successfully completed the procurement process for enhancing the graphics of the Flight Gallery, located on Level 3 of the museum. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Graphic display panels" and "Printing and graphics equipment." The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage as of 1st October 2025, with the contract effective from 3rd January 2024 to 31st May 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £22,930.50, was assigned to Displayways Limited. The procurement aims to improve the gallery's layout during scheduled updates, with final delivery and upgrades taking place globally, including key locations like the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender opens up substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in display graphics, particularly those adept at producing large-scale panels and speciality labels. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the Science Museum Group supports inclusive procurement practices. Companies with expertise in graphic installations for public institutions could greatly benefit from engaging in such contracts, not only through direct employment but by bolstering their portfolio with prestigious cultural projects that span multiple regions globally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flight Gallery Improvements - Graphics - AWARD

Notice Description

The Flight gallery on Level 3 of the Science Museum was originally installed in 1963 and underwent its last major update in 1993. A project is underway for review and minor update to the gallery in 2023. Maintenance upgrades are planned, including lighting improvements, interpretation updates and accessibility improvements. In terms of content, the main changes will be made to the graphics, interpretation panels and object labels. The layout of the gallery will remain the same, with objects both within cases and on open display remaining in situ. We are looking to introduce a more uniform labelling approach more in line with our newer galleries. The gallery will incorporate several types, detailed in the specification attached but broadly in the following categories: - Large-scale wall-mounted panels - In-case angled labels (label mounts to be provided) - Labels for freestanding or wall-mounted angled plinths - Racking-mounted labels - Various numbering - Large-scale title / dates

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56a2032b-db45-4b24-bc15-c3312935a521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/160af7fd-30da-4128-b364-481f5024dc11
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31682230 - Graphic display panels

42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,930 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2024 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISPLAYWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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