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Interactive Exhibits for Horrible Sciences Exhibition

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Sep 2025 at 11:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 09:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, recently conducted a procurement process for the creation of up to seven interactive exhibits for the "Horrible Sciences Exhibition". This open competition, below the threshold, was aimed at acquiring services within the museum sector. The location for this procurement is primarily focused in the United Kingdom, specifically involving exhibits at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and later at the Science Museum in London. This tender took place with a closing date for submissions on 4th July 2025, and the contracting period started on 9th September 2025 to span until 30th January 2028. The award was confirmed to AIVAF LIMITED on 9th September 2025, marking the transition from the tender to the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in businesses focusing on interactive exhibit creation and museum services. Companies with expertise in designing experiential and educational exhibits, particularly those suited for engaging diverse audiences such as adults, families, and school groups, would find potential in this project. The successful bidder, likely to be a developer of large-scale interactive installations, benefits from increased visibility and the ability to showcase innovation in a leading cultural and educational institution. Such opportunities are well-suited for businesses that can deliver imaginative, playful, and educational museum experiences, aligning with the objectives of curating an engaging environment for visitors in prestigious museum settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interactive Exhibits for Horrible Sciences Exhibition

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group presents the universe of Horrible Science as a brand-new exhibition. Visitors will explore the Solar System through a series of experience-led spaces packed with opportunities to get hands-on, curious and playful, in an environment that feels delightful, welcoming and distinctly aligned with the Horrible Science brand. The exhibition will be curated by SMG, working closely with Lion TV, the BBC and Scholastic. It is scheduled to open at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM), Manchester in February 2026 and will then tour to the Science Museum (ScM), London in March 2027. We are seeking an interactive exhibit maker to create up to seven interactive exhibits for the Horrible Science exhibition that will help deliver an imaginative, playful and dynamic setting for adults, families and school groups. Details are in the attached ITQ pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056911-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 30 Jan 2028 2-3 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
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

AIVAF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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