Tender

Station Hall Soundscape Power and AV Hardware Provision Integration

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "Station Hall Soundscape Power and AV Hardware Provision Integration" project. This procurement, situated at the National Railway Museum in York, aims to source and install audio-visual equipment such as pendant speakers, hardware like amplifiers, and a 19” rack cabinet, alongside any required services and 100V cable runs. The procurement stage is active with an open competition method, allowing submissions until 4th May 2026. Interested parties can submit their tenders electronically, and the enquiry period will close on 24th April 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £78,000 and will commence on 31st May 2026, concluding by 30th September 2026.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in audio-visual goods and services to expand their business portfolio through a significant project with a public authority. Companies with expertise in AV installations and strong quality credentials stand a good chance of competing successfully given the 75% emphasis on quality in the award criteria. Smaller businesses can also compete due to the below-threshold classification of the tender, making it highly accessible for firms looking to establish or grow their footprint in public sector contracts. This contract not only enhances visibility but also provides a platform for companies to showcase their professionalism and technological competence in a prestigious setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Station Hall Soundscape Power and AV Hardware Provision Integration

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to procure and install an array of pendant speakers, a 19" rack cabinet, hardware (e.g. amplifiers), the associated 100V cable runs and any other services required for the Station Hall soundscape at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031604-2026
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

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
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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