Tender

2D / Graphic Designer for Ages of Invention Gallery Project

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking proposals for a 2D/Graphic Designer to contribute to the Ages of Invention Gallery Project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically pertaining to architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, as well as project and design preparation with cost estimation. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage using an open competition method. Interested parties should note that enquiries are open until 30th October 2025, and the deadline for tender submissions is 20th November 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude on 30th July 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in graphic design, particularly those with expertise in public gallery projects. As the gross budget for this project is £90,000, it is an attractive contract for businesses within the design and engineering services sectors. Companies with experience in delivering similar creative solutions for public venues or cultural institutions would be well-suited to compete, offering a chance to enhance their portfolios and collaborate with a reputable organisation like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

2D / Graphic Designer for Ages of Invention Gallery Project

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of 2D/Graphic Designer for Ages of Invention Gallery Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a9ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062982-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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