Award

Orrery Ramp Rebuild

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2025 at 12:38

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London has concluded a public procurement process for the "Orrery Ramp Rebuild," with the award issued on 20th August 2025. This contract, valued at £74,248.68 gross, tasked Qwerk Ltd with the removal and rebuilding of the orrery ramp at the Science Museum. The open competition was conducted under the "works" category, with major classifications including construction work and related services. The procurement was executed using an open method below the threshold, ensuring wide competition. The contract commenced on 6th August 2025, concluding on 12th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and architectural services, particularly those experienced in handling intricate projects within cultural institutions. With the procurement process specifically designed to be open and competitive, companies with large-scale capabilities had the opportunity to lend their expertise to a public authority in the central government sector. Offering compliance with relevant CPV classifications, this opportunity was ideal for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in working with high-profile institutions such as the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

Orrery Ramp Rebuild

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the removal and rebuild of the orrery ramp .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055cff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050183-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,873 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 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

QWERK

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