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Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design/Lead Designer

Natural History Museum

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

13 Jun 2025 at 10:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has concluded the award phase for the procurement of 3D and 2D exhibition design services, focusing on the creation of a new, permanent gallery aimed at fostering a positive connection to nature among young audiences. This procurement, with the process designed as an open procedure, invites design consultants to collaborate in realising the vision for Gallery 33 in the museum’s South Kensington location. The contract, awarded to AOC Architecture Limited, spans from 11 December 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a gross value of £192,000. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting specialty and graphic design as well as museum-exhibition services, and it marks a significant milestone in the museum's efforts under public undertaking regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the design consultancy services sector, particularly those proficient in museum-exhibition projects, 3D and 2D design, and multimedia display integration tailored for young audiences and children. SMEs experienced in devising exhibition designs within high-traffic, listed building environments have the potential to excel, as evidenced by the success of AOC Architecture Limited, a London-based SME. The open procedure allowed for robust competition, with eight bids received, seven of which originated from SMEs. Companies with relevant historical and ongoing projects could leverage similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design/Lead Designer

Notice Description

The NHM is looking to appoint design consultants to help us delivery our vision for a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be responsible for the development, design and specification of the exhibition. They will lead the creative team to deliver the brief. They will be required to determine the infrastructure requirements for the exhibition space and to coordinate with the Lead Architect for their integration. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be expected to coordinate all exhibition consultants to the delivery of the coordinated exhibition project, whether sub-contracted to them or appointed directly by the Museum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f6f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79822500 - Graphic design services

79930000 - Specialty design services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£159,940 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AOC Architecture Limited

Further Information

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