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SMG Fire Engineering Framework

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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11 Aug 2025 at 14:49

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16 Jun 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London has completed a public procurement process titled "SMG Fire Engineering Framework." This initiative aims to engage three qualified organisations to provide expert fire engineering services and address fire safety and legislation queries across the Group's projects. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, culminated in awarding contracts to Maze Fire Consulting, OFR Consultants, and Ove Arup & Partners Limited. This framework agreement, effective from 19 December 2025, spans three years with a possible one-year extension and is based in London with a focus on the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" industry category.

The contract opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in fire protection and control consultancy services, quantity surveying, and related engineering services. SMEs such as Maze Fire Consulting and OFR Consultants have demonstrated a commendable capability to compete and secure roles within such frameworks. The process encourages dynamic competition and innovation in service delivery, allowing businesses of varying scales to showcase their expertise and secure long-term associations with prominent public authorities like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

SMG Fire Engineering Framework

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group would like to appoint a framework of three qualified and competent organisations that will provide SMG with expert fire engineering expertise in response to specific project requirements, fire safety and fire legislation queries as well as ad hoc requests from all Departments across the Group. Details are provided in the ITT document pack.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to 1 year at SMG's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000441-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71317100 - Fire and explosion protection and control consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 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
3
Supplier Names

MAZE FIRE CONSULTING

OFR CONSULTANTS

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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