Award

Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 14:38

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Recently, the Science Museum Group awarded the contract for the Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out to Lucidblack Ltd, following an open competition procurement method. This exhibition, set to be displayed at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, falls within the works industry category, specifically relating to museum-exhibition services and museum construction. The award took place on 12th March 2026, with the contract start date being 25th February 2026 and expected to conclude on 31st March 2027. The Science Museum Group, based in London, acts as a central government public authority, signifying a substantial project aligned with cultural and historical service enhancement within the UK.

The Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out project presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services, exhibition design, and graphic construction. With an awarded contract value that includes museum-exhibition services, businesses equipped to deliver high-quality craftsmanship and innovative display solutions can benefit considerably. Large-scale enterprises like Lucidblack Ltd evidently have the capability and resources required for such projects, indicating opportunities for similarly sized businesses to engage in future tenders. As the tender process was open and competitive, tailored proposals that meet the evaluation criteria outlined by the Science Museum Group could enhance a business's chances in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Title

Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out

Notice Description

Procurement of build and graphics for Eurovision Exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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

LUCIDBLACK

Further Information

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