Tender

Tomorrow Gallery Exhibition Fit Out Main Contractor

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 16:14

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority under central government, is initiating a tender for the "Tomorrow Gallery Exhibition Fit Out Main Contractor" in London, United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, focusing on works within the construction industry, specifically for art and cultural buildings as well as buildings related to exhibitions. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit their offers via an open procurement method by 28 May 2026, while enquiries can be made until 18 May 2026. The contract period spans from 9 June 2026 to 9 January 2027, with a gross value of £2,160,000, potentially offering considerable scope for engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in exhibition fit-out and construction work. Businesses with expertise in building and outfitting cultural and art spaces, particularly for exhibitions, will find this contract an ideal fit to showcase their capabilities. The open competition approach opens the field widely to eligible contractors, providing a fair chance to secure a long-term collaboration with the prestigious Science Museum Group. Companies that participate can expect to gain valuable experience and credentials by potentially partnering on such a high-profile project in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tomorrow Gallery Exhibition Fit Out Main Contractor

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Exhibition Fit Out works for the Tomorrow Gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06890d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036830-2026
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 9 Jan 2027 6-12 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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