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NSMM Sound and Vision - Graphics Production - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has awarded the contract for the production and installation of graphics for the National Science and Media Museum to Service Graphics, a division of Paragon Group UK Limited. This endeavour focuses on graphics for the new Sound + Vision galleries set to open in Bradford during the City of Culture in 2025. The contracting process falls under museum-exhibition services and involves designing and refreshing wayfinding signage provided by the Science Museum Group’s in-house team. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract spans from September 2024 to September 2025. The project is based in London, United Kingdom, and is marked as complete, with the award published on 2 June 2025.

This tender provides a robust opportunity for businesses in the graphics production sector, particularly those experienced in museum services and signage. Companies with expertise in creating high-quality visual displays, including small and medium enterprises, can benefit significantly from similar contracts in the future by leveraging this experience. The involvement in a prestigious project tied to Bradford’s City of Culture can enhance a company's portfolio, leading to new business relationships and an increase in market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NSMM Sound and Vision - Graphics Production - AWARD

Notice Description

Tender for the production and installation of graphics for National Science and Media Museum. This includes graphics for two new permanent galleries on Levels 3 and 5 called Sound + Vision, which will opening during Bradford's City of Culture in 2025. These spaces will showcase the museums collection and also include a range of AV interactives. The lead designer for the Sound + Vision exhibition is Agents of Change and the graphic designers Fraser Muggeridge studio. We are also installing a new lift to all floors, so in addition to the production of graphics for the exhibition, we are also refreshing the museum's permanent wayfinding signage. Current signage will need to be de installed and new produced and installed. The design for wayfinding is being provided by Science Museum Groups in house design studio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/529d242b-2a7a-4c5a-b188-12d495139989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,772 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2025 6-12 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

SERVICE GRAPHICS (A TRADING DIVISION OF PARAGON GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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