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SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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02 Dec 2025 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group (SMG), a leading authority in the history of science, technology, industry, and medicine, has completed the award stage for the "SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up" project. This procurement contract involves architectural design services with This Studio selected as the supplier. The contract spans from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2028, offering a total value of £216,000. The initiative undertakes the Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum location in Manchester, under the industry category "Architectural Design Services" classified by CPV code 71220000. The procurement method utilised is the restricted procedure, ensuring a selective approach to supplier selection. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 23 March 2025.

This procurement offers businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a lucrative opportunity to engage in projects that focus on architectural and design innovation. Firms with expertise in architectural, engineering, and planning services, especially those with ambitions in museum design and exhibit development, will find this contract beneficial for market visibility and portfolio enhancement. The long-term engagement with a reputable institution like the SMG offers sustained business growth potential, connectivity with industry leaders, and a platform to showcase skills in delivering educational and interactive spaces. Given the project's alignment with specialist architectural services for buildings, companies with a creative edge in adaptive design methods would particularly excel.

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Notice Title

SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority intends to appoint a single successful supplier to provide Architect and Lead Designer services for Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. *Please refer the tender document pack for further information **The specification will be uploaded w/c 24 Feb 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-938ffc84-d194-49be-b66a-60bce91f3e90
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf87d0-e982-4c5c-a0c6-94fcb4c81ae4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 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

THISS STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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