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Cooling Towers Consultants at Science Museum, London

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 11:57

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 15:57

Tender

22 Jul 2025 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has completed a public procurement process titled "Cooling Towers Consultants at Science Museum, London." This project, located in London, falls under the industry category of technical consultancy services, specifically focusing on cooling tower systems. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, and was formally awarded on 27th November 2025. NEON COMPLIANCE LTD, an SME based in Croydon, was the successful supplier. The contract, valued at £150,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 2nd January 2026 and run until 2nd January 2029, with a potential extension of up to two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in building consultancy, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services related to cooling tower systems. SMEs with expertise in these areas, particularly those with a strong understanding of technical co-ordination within institutional settings, will find this contract a compelling opportunity. The awarded contract not only provides a steady revenue stream over several years but also strengthens the business's portfolio by aligning with prestigious institutions like the Science Museum Group, enhancing their market credibility and future tender efforts.

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Notice Title

Cooling Towers Consultants at Science Museum, London

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive range of services, encompassing both ongoing technical co-ordination and specialized consultancy, in relation to the cooling tower systems at the Science Museum in London.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for an initial period of 3 years with scope for extension up to a maximum of 2 additional years at SMG's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078843-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31140000 - Cooling towers

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 2 Jan 2029 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEON COMPLIANCE

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