Tender

Station Hall Soundscape Design

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

07 Jul 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is inviting tenders for the "Station Hall Soundscape Design," a project aimed at developing a creative sound design for the recently redeveloped Station Hall gallery at the National Railway Museum in York. This procurement process falls under the industry categories of recreational, cultural, and museum services. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with submission deadlines set for 4th August 2025, at 16:00, via the In-Tend portal. The procurement method is an 'open' competition, specifically below threshold, allowing for wide participation. Interested parties should submit their quotations before the deadline to be considered.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sound design, particularly those with experience in cultural and museum settings. Firms with innovative approaches to soundscape creation are especially well-suited to compete, as the contract calls for a creative and engaging auditory experience. The scope and unique requirements offer a valuable chance for small to medium enterprises in the audio production and installation sectors to expand their portfolio and engage with a prominent public authority within the central government framework. This project could serve as a robust reference for future bids, enhancing the company's reputation and visibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Station Hall Soundscape Design

Notice Description

The SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of creative sound design for a soundscape for the recently redeveloped Station Hall gallery at the National Railway Museum, York

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055aa4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038009-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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