Award

SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Nov 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2025 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 17:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives" has been facilitated by the Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, and commissioning of electric drive systems for historic working machines in the Power Hall, Manchester. The industry category for this project includes mechanical and electrical engineering services. Initially tendered with an open competitive method below the standard financial threshold, the contract has been awarded, and the project status is now marked as complete. The contract commenced on 30th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £162,746. The award was made to Allelys Heavy Haulage Ltd, noted for its expertise in mechanical and electrical services.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the mechanical and electrical engineering sector, particularly those that specialise in historic machinery and installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering high-quality mechanical installation services could greatly benefit from engaging with such projects, leveraging the opportunity to showcase their skills in highly specialised engineering environments. The competitive nature of the open tender process allows innovative and efficient companies, including SMEs, to gain exposure and establish a foothold with a central government institution, enhancing their credibility and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group seeks a supplier to finalise the design, manufacture, assemble, install, and commission electric drive systems for selected historic working machines (HWMs) in the Power Hall, Manchester. This work follows a preliminary audit (Stage 1) that defined the scope of work required. A detailed condition audit and benchmarking process (Stage 2) is currently underway and will run alongside this project. Please refer to the tender document pack for detailed information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,622 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ALLELYS HEAVY HAULAGE

Further Information

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