Award

Demolition of the Parachute Building

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2026 at 13:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, successfully completed the procurement process for the demolition of the Parachute Building, located at the Science Museum in London. This project falls under the construction industry category with a focus on works. The open competition procurement method was employed for this contract, specifically targeting below-threshold projects. The contract, valued at £53,033, was awarded on 10th December 2025 and became active from 11th December 2025, with a completion date set for 31st March 2026. Bond Demolition Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Caerphilly, United Kingdom, secured the contract. The initial tendering phase concluded on 28th July 2025. This procurement is governed by the legal framework of UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in construction and demolition works. Organisations with experience in handling large-scale demolition projects and those capable of meeting specific timelines and regulations would be well-placed to compete for such contracts. By successfully engaging with similar procurement activities, businesses can amplify their reputation and expand their portfolio, particularly if targeting public sector contracts like those offered by the Science Museum Group. Moreover, participating in open competition tenders encourages businesses to optimise their tendering processes, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in future bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Demolition of the Parachute Building

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of a contractor to demolish the parachute building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008961-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,033 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

BOND DEMOLITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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