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Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 13:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 14:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority in the central government, initiated an open tender for the "Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package" based in London, UK. The tender process was below threshold, allowing open competition, and focused on the services industry category specifically related to museum-exhibition and teaching equipment. The procurement advanced from the tender stage, noted on 9th February 2026, through to the award and contract stages on 7th May 2026, culminating on 2nd June 2026 as complete. The awarded contract, active through 31st March 2027, was valued at £35,000, grossing £42,000, and was awarded to Tactile Studio, a large-scale supplier based in Paris, France.

This tender opportunity highlights growth potential for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services and teaching equipment. The contract involved a unique opportunity to engage with the Science Museum Group, an esteemed cultural institution. Businesses adept in creating tactile objects and educational materials would have been well-suited to meet the requirements of this project. The open competition method encouraged bids from a diverse range of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment for enterprises aspiring to scale their operations and gain prestige through association with a renowned public institution.

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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/051925-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TACTILE STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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