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SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 12:34

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 13:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has completed the procurement process for architectural design services related to their Wonderlab and Power Up project at the Science and Industry Museum, located in Manchester. THISS Studio has been awarded the contract, marking the completion of this selective procurement under the restricted procedure. This contract, valued at £216,000, was signed on 2 December 2025 and pertains to the industry category of architectural design services. The tender initially went through an active stage, with key dates such as the submission deadline on 23 March 2025, and the contract period extending from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2028. The museum, identified as the Authority, chose a single supplier for this project, emphasizing quality with a weighted score of 75% and pricing at 25% during their award criteria evaluation.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with expertise in creative design and coherence. While THISS Studio, a London-based SME, is the successful supplier, other businesses in similar domains could find opportunities for future collaborations with the Science Museum Group or similar institutions. The procurement's selective method under the restricted procedure ensures that only qualified candidates were invited to bid, making it particularly advantageous for businesses experienced in complex project design and consultancy related to museum exhibits and installations. Additionally, the focus on innovation and understanding of briefs within the tender criteria highlights the potential for such businesses to enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach within the educational and cultural sectors.

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Notice Title

SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078884-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
SOUTH KENSINGTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THISS STUDIO

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