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Station Hall Soundscape Power and AV Hardware Provision Integration

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 10:06

TenderUpdate

07 Apr 2026 at 15:11

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 08:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority, recently completed a procurement process titled "Station Hall Soundscape Power and AV Hardware Provision Integration" at the National Railway Museum in York. The tender involved procuring and installing pendant speakers, a 19” rack cabinet, and other necessary audiovisual (AV) hardware. The process reached the award stage on 19th May 2026, with "daaad" being the awarded supplier. The open competition method was utilised, categorised under goods, with a gross contract value of £77,359. The contract period started from 18th May 2026 and is due to conclude on 31st October 2026.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the AV and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in audiovisual equipment supply and installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in integrating AV systems in public and historical spaces would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on quality (75%) over price (25%) highlights an opportunity for businesses that offer value-added services and deliver high-quality solutions. The open competition format ensures that a broad range of businesses can access such opportunities, fostering a competitive bidding environment.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045665-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£64,466 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAAAD

Further Information

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