Tender

Acoustic Upgrade - Study, Welcome Building and Main Office

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking to appoint a supplier for an "Acoustic Upgrade" project involving the design and improvement of acoustic reverberation quality in the Hawking Building Study, Welcome Building Reception, and Main Office. Located in London, the project is classified under roof works, insulation, and building completion works. This procurement process is initiated via an open competition method, deemed below threshold, under the legal basis legislation 2023/54. The tender is currently active, with the enquiry period concluding on 27th March 2026 and final submissions due by 1st April 2026. The planned contract period extends from 22nd April to 3rd July 2026. Interested parties can submit their applications electronically, adhering to the guidelines provided by the Science Museum Group's procurement portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in acoustics, insulation, and building completion. Enterprises familiar with delivering precise design works, followed by efficient execution, will find themselves well-suited to this project. With a gross value estimated at £78,000, this contract can offer substantial growth potential for SME contractors, designers, and sound engineers looking to enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a prestigious central government public authority. It encourages the involvement of companies willing to engage in innovative solutions while adhering to both technical and aesthetic specifications.

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Notice Title

Acoustic Upgrade - Study, Welcome Building and Main Office

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide firstly a design to upgrade the acoustic reverberation quality of the Hawking Building Study and The Welcome Building's Reception based on the technical and aesthetical briefs provided. Secondly, once the design has been approved by SMG, to carry out the works accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021811-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

45320000 - Insulation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 3 Jul 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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