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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 08:36

TenderUpdate

08 Apr 2026 at 12:10

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group has successfully completed a procurement process for the fitout and electrical services of the "America" exhibition in London. This contract, titled "America (working title) Exhibition Fitout Tender," was awarded to Lucidblack Ltd, a supplier based in Edinburgh. The process was conducted as an open competition below the threshold, providing opportunities for a wide range of businesses. The contract involves construction work for art and cultural buildings, falling under the works category with a contract period from 15th July 2026 to 28th May 2027, valued at £234,647.87. The location primarily concerned is the Science Museum in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and exhibition fitout industries to engage with a central government public authority. Companies with expertise in providing fitout and electrical services for cultural exhibitions—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in such specialised construction work—would find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and attaining new business growth avenues, particularly within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

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/066568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£195,539 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 28 May 2027 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCIDBLACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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