Tender

SIM Operation Ouch! Senses Main Contractor Services

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) in Manchester is seeking a Main Contractor for the "SIM Operation Ouch! Senses" temporary exhibition. The project involves fabrication, installation, and deinstallation of exhibition components, such as partition walls, display cases, lighting, and more. Applications for this tender should be submitted by July 14, 2024, and the contract period is from October 14, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure. The buying organisation, Science Museum Group, based in London, is inviting bids for this works-related procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses skilled in museum construction and exhibition services to compete for the Main Contractor role. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in supplying and installing exhibition elements and managing site operations are encouraged to apply. The tender is ideal for contractors experienced in coordinating various aspects of exhibition fit-out works and collaborating with museum project managers and designers. By applying, businesses can contribute to delivering a world-leading, inspirational museum experience at the Science and Industry Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIM Operation Ouch! Senses Main Contractor Services

Notice Description

The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) is devoted to inspiring our visitors through ideas that change the world, from the industrial revolution to today and beyond. Our vision is to be a world-leading, inspirational museum about the potential of science and industry to change our lives. It's a story that we're uniquely placed to tell - on the site of the oldest surviving passenger railway station, in the heart of the world's first industrial city, today alive with innovative discoveries in science and technology. In our new Special Exhibitions Gallery, we schedule two major temporary exhibitions a year, and Operation Ouch! will form part of this programme. The SIM, Manchester, seeks to appoint a Main Contractor to provide services including fabrication, installation and deinstallation of a temporary exhibition. Upon appointment, the Principal Contractor will be informed as to whether the exhibition will tour internationally or not. The working title for this exhibition is Operation Ouch! Senses. The project is led by SIM who will act as the main client and point of contact. The exhibition will comprise a number of different component elements, including partition walls, exhibition setworks, display cases, interactives, lighting and electrics, graphics, models and props. The appointed Main Contractor will be skilled and experienced in supplying and installing all exhibition elements, and will act as Main Contractor and the CDM Principal Contractor, with responsibility of all aspects of management of the Site. This will include coordinating and integrating exhibition fit-out works, deliveries and removals, and coordination with the Museum Project Managers and Designer, as well as other relevant consultants, specialists, suppliers and Museum-direct contractors. Further details, please refer to the tender document pack. 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
ocds-b5fd17-e878eeab-5e9b-49cc-b1f1-3058a2406ab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/284201ab-15c4-4a16-afb1-b38a1ea1861a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2024 - 30 Jun 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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