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Suspended Items Inspections, Installations and Remedials - Science Museum Group

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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08 Oct 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Science Museum Group in the United Kingdom has now reached the contract award stage for the project titled "Suspended Items Inspections, Installations and Remedials - Science Museum Group." Serving several major UK sites, including museums in London, York, Manchester, Bradford, and Shildon, the contract focuses on technical inspection, installation, and remedial services. Awarded under an open procedure and classified under the main procurement category of services, the final contract has been signed with WH Scott & Son Engineers Ltd. The contract duration starts on 1st February 2026 and is set to run until 31st January 2029, with a possibility for a two-year extension. The contract's value is approximately £107,250, with a gross amount capped at £128,700.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of offering comprehensive technical inspection and installation services across multiple locations. Large-scale firms with expertise in both technical inspection and broader engineering services, especially those with prior experience in handling culturally significant or complex environments, are well-suited for such procurements. Firms in the construction, maintenance, and engineering sectors could find these lucrative opportunities to enhance their portfolios by securing significant government contracts, thereby driving business growth through increased visibility and diverse project experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Suspended Items Inspections, Installations and Remedials - Science Museum Group

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) comprises the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, and Locomotion in Shildon. This contract is for the provision of Suspended Items Inspections. Installations and Remedials across SMG sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional contract extensions of 1 year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aaf4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085381-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£107,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

WH SCOTT & SON ENGINEERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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