Tender

America (working title) Exhibition Fitout Tender

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking contractors for the "America (working title) Exhibition Fitout Tender," a project aimed at providing fitout and electrical services for an exhibition at the Science Museum in London. The industry category is construction work for art and cultural buildings, specifically tailored to exhibition-related structures. This procurement is at the tender stage, with important deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 29 April 2026 and the tender period concluding on 6 May 2026. The contract is valued at £192,700 initially, with a gross amount of £231,240, and the designated period for contract execution is from 18 May 2026 to 18 May 2027. This procurement is being conducted through an open, below-threshold competition as per UK legislation (2023/54).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, specifically those with expertise in cultural centres and exhibition spaces. Companies equipped to provide comprehensive fitout and electrical services, particularly those familiar with public authority processes and the high standards of central governmental projects, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in the cultural sector, offering valuable experience working with prestigious institutions like the Science Museum Group. The open competition format encourages diverse participation, providing a fair platform for qualified businesses aiming to secure impactful public contracts.

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Notice Title

America (working title) Exhibition Fitout Tender

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of fitout and electrical service for the America (working title) exhibition at the Science Museum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031928-2026
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

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£191,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£191,700 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 18 May 2027 1-2 years
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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