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Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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05 Jan 2026 at 12:13

TenderUpdate

24 Jul 2025 at 09:19

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition." This open competition tender encompasses full fitout services including the fabrication, installation, and deinstallation of the exhibition. The contract was awarded under the open procurement method as part of a below-threshold competition. The contract covers various components such as partition walls, exhibition setworks, display cases, and transportation between venues, with a significant focus on construction work relating to exhibitions, categorised under works. The tender reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th November 2025, running until 31st August 2028. The total value of the contract is £846,000 (gross).

This contract is an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition fitout, construction, and logistical services, providing a platform for showcasing their expertise within a prestigious national institution. The project is ideal for companies like SMEs that have experience in museum services, interactive installations, and construction for exhibitions. By engaging in such projects, businesses can expand their portfolio and strengthen their reputation in the public sector, particularly if they can demonstrate high quality and efficiency in delivering complex projects within tight deadlines.

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Notice Title

Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition

Notice Description

This contract is for full fitout services for the Horrible Science exhibition, including fabrication, installation and deinstallation.. The exhibition will comprise of different components including partition walls, exhibition setworks, display cases, interactives, lighting and electrics, graphics, models and props. This contract also includes the transportation between both venues. Please refer to the tender documents for further details. Please note that the Terms and Conditions will not be available until Friday, 25th July 2025 (Edit: Terms and Conditions are now available)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055dc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000265-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£610,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
1
Supplier Name

HADLEY INTERIORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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