Tender

New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer

LONDON MUSEUM

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Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Museum is initiating a tender process for the "New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer," aiming to secure a leading exhibition design team. This project falls under the museum-exhibition services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender publication on 6th February 2025 and the tender period ending on 10th March 2025. The project is valued at £350,000 and will commence on 2nd June 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement method being used is selective (restricted procedure), specifically targeting SME and VCSE businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition and museum services to contribute to a high-profile, innovative project. The London Museum seeks firms with capabilities in 3D design, graphic design, and AV elements, making it ideal for businesses with a strong portfolio in creating engaging, multi-sensory visitor experiences. Successful completion of this project can enhance a company's reputation and lead to further opportunities in the public and cultural sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer

Notice Description

The London Museum is seeking an exceptional exhibition design team to create a groundbreaking inaugural exhibition within the Vaults-an atmospheric, historic, brick-vaulted basement space situated in the Victorian General Market building forms part of the museum's new home. This immersive experience will showcase never-before-seen archaeological treasures, blending physical collections with cutting-edge storytelling. We are looking for designers who can craft innovative, engaging, and accessible visitor experiences, bringing history to life through creativity, storytelling, and multi-sensory design. The supplier will need to provide services of foremost a Lead designer, a 3D Designer, Graphic designer, and Lead Designer input into Audio Visual Elements for the Vaults, amongst other collaborations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b50c8d-def9-4451-8bd9-e5d8bf90bb97
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
LONDON MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5HN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldersgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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