Tender

Apollp Simulator: Assembly

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

13 Nov 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking tenders for the assembly of the Apollo Command Module Simulator. This procurement is in the services category, specifically focused on museum-exhibition services, and follows an open competition method. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the deadline for submissions set for 3rd December 2025 at 17:00 GMT. The contract, valued at £150,000, is expected to start on 5th January 2026 and conclude by 30th June 2027, with quotes required to be submitted via the In-Tend portal.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in museum exhibits and simulator fabrication and installation. Companies with experience in constructing support structures and performing complete installations would be well-suited to bid. Given the nature of the project, firms that provide innovative technological solutions or specialise in exhibition services can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious national institution like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

Apollp Simulator: Assembly

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the Assembly of the Apollo Command Module Simulator, involving the fabrication of a new support structure and the complete installation of the Simulator (the "Agreement"). Please see tender documents for further information about this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e03f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073466-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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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