Tender

Locomotion Main Hall Audio Visual Hardware and Integration

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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13 Jan 2025 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking a contractor to supply and install the audio-visual hardware for the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion in Shildon. This procurement falls under the 'Hardware' industry category with additional classifications for 'Hardware installation services' and 'Communications equipment.' The tender, currently in the active stage, is an open procedure with documents published on 13 January 2025 and a submission deadline of 29 January 2025. The contract period will commence on 6 February 2025 and conclude by 13 March 2025.

Businesses specialising in AV hardware and integration have an excellent opportunity to collaborate with the Science Museum Group, which aims to standardise its AV equipment for enhanced visitor experiences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this project will require expertise in both supply and installation of bespoke AV solutions. This tender is suitable for firms capable of delivering high-quality hardware within precise specifications and measurements. The wide geographical scope of delivery, including the UK, Europe, and beyond, indicates a substantial growth potential for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locomotion Main Hall Audio Visual Hardware and Integration

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to supply the AV hardware and the installation of it for the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon. We would like to standardise our AV equipment in the museum and the AV tables has been already designed and built on the spec and measurements of it, we will specific AV hardware (listed within the tender documents) and integration. 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/016909a9-9c4b-4a34-9f90-e7c1c43b8a50
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

44316400 - Hardware

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
Orla Gardner
Contact Email
orla.gardner@railwaymuseum.org.uk
Contact Phone
02079424000

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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