Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition - Summative Evaluation

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 May 2026 at 13:26

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group initiated a public procurement process for the summative evaluation of the "Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos" exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. The tender, originally announced on 13th April 2026, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, was managed by the buyer, Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London. Despite being in the active tender stage with an open competition method under a below-threshold category, the process was ultimately cancelled on 22nd May 2026. The relevant deadlines included the close of the inquiry period on 4th May 2026, and tender submission by 11th May 2026, with an anticipated contract period from 25th May to 31st August 2026.

This procurement opportunity offered significant potential for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, museum, and exhibition services to enhance their business profiles by collaborating with a prominent institution such as the Science Museum Group. Although this particular tender was cancelled, similar opportunities could be advantageous for businesses providing evaluation consultancy and services related to museum exhibitions. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective solutions would have been well-positioned to succeed in such a competitive environment, bolstered by a contract value of GBP 12,000 (£10,000 net).

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Notice Title

Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition - Summative Evaluation

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a summative evaluation of the Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. Please see the tender documents for more detailed information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068159
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047978-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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