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Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Award

11 Nov 2025 at 14:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Sep 2025 at 09:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 11:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for "Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition" has been awarded by the Science Museum Group, a public authority in central government, located in London. The contract is focused on the provision of audio-visual hardware such as digital signage-grade screens, projectors, headphones, and media players to be used in exhibitions both at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester in February 2026 and the Science Museum in London in 2027. The procurement, executed via an open competition below threshold, has reached the contract award stage, with Access AV Ltd as the supplier. The tender was launched on 15th September 2025 and followed a submission deadline on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for suppliers specialising in audio-visual equipment, especially those recognised as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Access AV Ltd. Businesses in the audio-visual industry looking to expand their market reach within public sector contracts will find this opportunity beneficial. By engaging in such procurement contracts, suppliers can establish long-term relationships with esteemed public institutions like the Science Museum Group, paving the way for subsequent collaborations and increased market exposure within high-profile exhibitions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of audio-visual hardware for the Horrible Science Exhibition which will be opening in February 2026 at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and tour to the Science Museum in London in 2027. This procurement is for AV equipment on gallery. This hardware includes typical items such as digital signage-grade screens, projectors, headphones, Brightsign media players and more. None of the hardware is deemed to be exotic or bespoke in any way. This request is for hardware supply only. Kindly find the details outlined in the ITQ document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072822-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,956 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ACCESS AV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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