Award

Tomorrow Gallery Base Build Contractor

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 13:20

Tender

08 May 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority under central government UK, initiated an open procurement process for the project titled "Tomorrow Gallery Base Build Contractor." This contract involves base build alteration works, classified under the construction industry. The procurement process followed an open competition below the threshold and is completed, culminating in a contract awarded to VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED. The project's location spans several regions across the United Kingdom, while the contract period extends from 11th October 2025 to 13th May 2026. Relevant dates in the procurement process include the tender notice published on 8th May 2025, the tender period deadline on 5th June 2025, and the contract signing on 10th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in large-scale construction, particularly those with expertise in museum construction. The open method of procurement indicates a competitive yet accessible bidding process for established entities in the sector. While VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, the project's nature caters to businesses that can manage complex, large-scale projects across multiple sites within the UK. Companies well-versed in CPV-classified construction work, especially those targeting public sector opportunities, would find such tenders beneficial for expansion and growth.

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Notice Title

Tomorrow Gallery Base Build Contractor

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Base Build alteration works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ea5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080607-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,650,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,944,776 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 13 May 2026 6-12 months
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

VINCI CONSTRUCTION

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