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Sound Design Services for Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Award

11 Sep 2025 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 10:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, embarked on an open competition tender for sound design services for their forthcoming Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. This tender, initiated in July 2025, sought a supplier to deliver a comprehensive soundscape experience tailored for a family audience, with significant collaboration required with exhibition designers and AV integrators. The contract, awarded to Coda to Coda, encompasses developing sound insulation and room acoustics, with a focus on minimizing sound bleed across exhibition zones. The project commenced in September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in March 2026, with a total contract value of £24,750.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sound design and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in creating immersive and interactive auditory environments for public exhibitions. Companies in the sector of museum exhibition services, sound insulation, and room acoustics consultancy are well-suited to benefit from this type of procurement. The project is ideal for vendors looking to collaborate with creative teams and develop a cohesive sound experience, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the cultural and educational exhibition domain. The open competition method underscores the inclusivity of the process, providing equal opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and innovate within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sound Design Services for Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide the overall soundscape experience for the Science Museum Group's Horrible Science exhibition due to open February 2026. The soundscape is imagined as a suite of compositions, which will help interpret the theme of each zone for a family audience. The appointed sound design company will develop a cohesive soundscape across the exhibition's zones, ensuring optimal acoustic conditions and minimal sound bleed. This includes advising on speaker placement, materials, and other relevant audio specifications. The soundscape will support and synchronize with time-based elements such as AV, lighting, and sound-enabled exhibits. The sound designer will collaborate closely with the exhibition designers, AV integrator, and creative teams to ensure an engaging, immersive visitor experience

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055866-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

92511000 - Library services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

CODA TO CODA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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