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Lighting Design Services for Technicians, Wonderlab and Power Up

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 09:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

02 Sep 2025 at 13:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 08:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, the Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the appointment of a supplier for lighting design services. The project is intended for the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and involves work on the Wonderlab, Power Up, and Technicians projects. The procurement was conducted using an open method under the "Below threshold" category, allowing for open competition. The award, made on 4th December 2025, went to Sutton Vane Associates Ltd, an SME located in London. The contract, worth £33,148 excluding VAT, will run from 4th December 2025 to 31st October 2028, focusing on services within the engineering design and lighting systems industry category.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in engineering design and lighting systems, as it highlights the increasing demand for specialized services in museum environments. Companies, especially SMEs with capability in delivering high-quality lighting design and installation, as well as those able to integrate innovative solutions within historical and educational settings, are well positioned to compete successfully for such contracts. Engaging in such projects not only allows companies to expand their portfolio within the public sector but also enhances their reputation and visibility in a highly competitive industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lighting Design Services for Technicians, Wonderlab and Power Up

Notice Description

The Science and Industry Museum at Manchester would like to appoint a Lighting Designer for the Wonderlab, Power Up and Technician's projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084488-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,148 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
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

SUTTON VANE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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