Tender

Tomorrow Gallery Display Cases

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 14:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is inviting tenders for the provision of display cases for the Tomorrow Gallery at the Science Museum in London. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, under the title "Tomorrow Gallery Display Cases", and falls within the industry category of Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings. Located in London, the contracting authority is a public authority within the central government, and the procurement is being conducted using an open competition method. Interested parties should be aware of the deadlines: enquiries are due by 20th March 2026, and submissions must be completed by 31st March 2026. The procurement's value is estimated at £250,000, with allowances for electronic submissions as detailed on the Science Museum Group's Tender Host platform.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum service provisions, historical site preservation, and construction or manufacturing of display solutions. As an open competition, businesses of various sizes and experience levels can participate, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and partnership with a prestigious cultural organisation. Suppliers of quality display cases capable of meeting specific museum standards and deadlines would thrive in competing for this contract. The contract period is expected to begin on 9th April 2026 and conclude on 9th April 2027, making it essential for companies able to deliver promptly and adhere to the outlined criteria to consider this opportunity. This is especially suitable for businesses seeking to expand their portfolios within the cultural and heritage sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tomorrow Gallery Display Cases

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of display cases for the Tomorrow Gallery at the Science Museum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017417-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 9 Apr 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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