Tender

Hangar Wayfinding

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is overseeing a procurement process titled "Hangar Wayfinding", aimed at enhancing wayfinding systems within their Back of House object storage hangars located at the Science and Innovation Park in Swindon. This procurement falls under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" category and is currently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026 at 17:00 and a tender submission deadline by 13th March 2026 at 15:00. The procurement method is open with a below-threshold competition, inviting electronic submissions. Contracts, valued at £49,999, will commence on 20th April 2026 and conclude by 22nd June 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in signage and architectural services, particularly those capable of designing and implementing comprehensive wayfinding solutions. Firms with expertise in producing and installing signage systems are well-suited to compete in this open competition. The tender provides a platform for growth by engaging with a public authority within the central government sector. Companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will benefit from exploring this opportunity and potentially securing a partnership with the renowned Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

Hangar Wayfinding

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of Production and Installation of hangar wayfinding at the Science and Innovation Park (SIP). The project involves the design, production, and installation of a permanent interior wayfinding and signage system for the Science Museum Group's Back of House object storage hangars located at the Science and Innovation Park (SIP), Swindon (SN4 9LT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015979-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

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