Tender

West Hall Goods Lift Construction

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group in London is seeking bids for the "West Hall Goods Lift Construction" project, classified under the industry category of lifts and lifts installation. The procurement process, currently in the 'Tender' stage, follows an open competition method but is noted as below threshold. The tender period closes on 12 June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 5 June 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 3 July 2026 and end on 2 July 2027. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Science Museum Group's procurement portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift installation and construction. Companies with expertise in goods lift replacement and associated works are well-positioned to compete. The project has a total estimated value of £500,000, making it an attractive venture for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The open and competitive nature of the tender encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including both established businesses and new market entrants looking to establish themselves in the industry.

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Notice Title

West Hall Goods Lift Construction

Notice Description

This tender is to seek the provision of one lift replacement within the premises of Science Museum. Please find the tender documents for more details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069daf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046487-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42416100 - Lifts

42416120 - Goods lifts

45313000 - Lift and escalator installation work

45313100 - Lift installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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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