Tender

Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London has initiated a procurement process for the "Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package." This tender falls under the industry category of services, with specific classifications in teaching equipment and museum-exhibition services. The procurement method is open competition, aimed at contracts below the threshold. Interested parties have until 9th March 2026 to submit their tenders, with the enquiry period ending on 23rd February 2026. The contract for this central government public authority is set to begin on 23rd March 2026 and conclude on 23rd March 2027. The overall gross value of the tendered services is estimated at £42,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the creation of educational and exhibition resources, particularly those with capabilities in tactile engagement products. Companies focused on innovative museum services or educational equipment will find this project appealing, as it offers avenues for applying creative solutions in a prestigious cultural institution. The open competition process welcomes a wide range of suppliers, making it particularly suited for businesses who are keen to expand their client base within the public sector. The electronic submission method further eases the entry for interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the goods and services for the Tactile Objects Package of the Tomorrow Gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011426-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39162100 - Teaching equipment

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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