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SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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29 May 2025 at 12:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science has been completed by the Science Museum Group. This tender, classified under CPV codes for Designs and Museum-exhibition services, was aimed at appointing a designer for a comprehensive exhibition undertaking across Manchester's Science and Industry Museum and London's Science Museum. An open procurement procedure was used, with the tender period concluding on 28th February 2025 and the contract running from 22nd April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and actively encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs. The details are managed by the main client, SIM, and the award stage has been reached as of 29th May 2025, with an awarded contract value of £78,960 to Drinkall Dean.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the design and exhibition industry, particularly for firms specialising in 2D and 3D designs, museology, and interactive exhibits. It is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolios through high-profile projects in the cultural institution sector. Furthermore, businesses with a solid understanding of exhibition design can leverage this project to enhance their industry reputation and forge lasting partnerships with notable entities like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science - AWARD

Notice Description

The purpose of this tendering exercise is to appoint design of the exhibition, including: visitor journey, 3D design, 2D design, small scale interactives, case layouts and optional lighting design. The site of the works is the Science and Industry Museum (SIM), Manchester, in the Special Exhibitions Gallery (SEG), and Science Museum (SM), London, in the Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 (SEG 1). SIM will act as main client and point of contact. Please find the details in the tender document pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed0476b-4d2c-4306-95cb-da1efbc8f8d9
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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

DRINKALL DEAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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