Award

Ages of Invention Structural Engineering Services

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Sep 2025 at 09:55

TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2025 at 12:47

TenderUpdate

28 Apr 2025 at 11:59

Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has completed a recent procurement process for "Ages of Invention Structural Engineering Services." Located in London, UK, the award stage of this contract was finalised with Alan Baxter Ltd on 18th September 2025, valued at £23,904, with a total gross amount of £29,880. The contract, initiated through an open competition method, pertains to structural engineering consultancy services, classified under the industry's service category. This project is designed to support the Ages of Invention Gallery and spans from 19th September 2025 to 31st December 2028.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in engineering consultancy services, particularly those targeting collaborations in prestigious public sector projects. Large-scale businesses like Alan Baxter Ltd, which secured the contract, are ideally positioned to benefit from the scope and duration of the partnership with the prominent Science Museum Group. Companies specialising in long-term engineering projects, looking to expand their portfolio through collaboration with cultural and scientific institutions, would find this type of procurement especially appealing.

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Notice Title

Ages of Invention Structural Engineering Services

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of Structural Engineering Services for the Ages of Invention Gallery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050855
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058395-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,904 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ALAN BAXTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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