Tender

SMG Wonderlab Gallery Wonderlab Slides Works 2026

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 May 2026 at 08:51

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

30 Mar 2026 at 09:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process for the "SMG Wonderlab Gallery Wonderlab Slides Works 2026" at the Science Museum in London. The process, which falls under the construction industry category, aimed to deliver construction work for leisure and cultural buildings, with a specific focus on museum-related structures. The open competition tender was announced on 30th March 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026 and a submission deadline set for 17th April 2026. Unfortunately, the tender's status was later marked as complete and subsequently cancelled due to lack of submissions as of 28th May 2026.

While the opportunity for this specific tender has been terminated, similar future opportunities could present substantial possibilities for businesses specialising in construction projects related to leisure, sports, culture, and exhibition premises. Firms with expertise in museum construction and related works would be particularly well-suited for such contracts, providing innovative and effective solutions to enhance museum facilities. Keeping an eye on future tenders from the Science Museum Group could open avenues for partnership and growth in the public sector construction market, particularly for firms experienced in handling heritage and cultural site developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMG Wonderlab Gallery Wonderlab Slides Works 2026

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is seeking for the provision of Wonderlab Gallery slides works at the Science Museum in London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067766
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050075-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212313 - Museum construction work

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
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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