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AV Integration Services for the Horrible Science Exhibition

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 13:50

TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 09:43

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, has concluded an open procurement process for AV Integration Services for the "Horrible Science Exhibition" at both the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and the Science Museum in London. This contract involves the detailed design, technical commissioning, installation, and de-rigging of audio-visual systems, along with a warranty for the AV control system valid throughout the exhibition from February 2026 to February 2028. The award of this contract was finalised on 11th November 2025, for a total tender value of £71,604. The procurement method was below threshold open competition.

This tender represents an opportunity for growth, particularly for SMEs in the audio-visual services and installation industries. Companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment, as well as those providing installation services for radio, television, sound, and video equipment, would have been especially well-suited to this project. With an emphasis on both price and quality, the contract sought providers with the capability to manage large-scale installations across multiple venues, enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating expertise in handling prestigious projects with central government clients.

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Notice Title

AV Integration Services for the Horrible Science Exhibition

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to establish an Agreement/Contract for the provision of the detailed design, technical commissioning, installation, and de-rigging of audio-visual systems for the Science Museum Group's Horrible Science exhibition. This will cover: * The design, installation, commissioning and de-installation at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. * The installation, commissioning and de-installation at the Science Museum, London. The Agreement must also include a warranty for the AV control system that remains valid for the full duration of the exhibition across both venues from its opening in Manchester in February 2026 until the close of the exhibition in London in February 2028. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072810-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Apr 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
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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

DAAAD

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