Tender

MEP Survey Station Building at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 11:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is inviting tenders for a project titled "MEP Survey Station Building at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester," falling under the industry categories of building surveying services and mechanical engineering services. This procurement, in the tender stage, entails a full building refurbishment excluding the first-floor Learning Academy at their Manchester location. The survey aims to inform design updates, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 29 June 2026. Potential applicants must note the mandatory site visit booking deadline by 12:00 noon on 10 June 2026. This open competitive process is below threshold with electronic submissions permitted, and enquiries are open until 17:00 on 18 June 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying and mechanical engineering. With a gross project value of £42,000, it is ideal for SMEs in the construction and engineering sectors capable of conducting detailed surveys and proposing effective solutions for building refurbishments. The contract plans to span three months with a possible extension, providing an apt opportunity for businesses to enhance their portfolio by partnering with a reputable central government public authority, the Science Museum Group. Engaging in this project could lead to more substantial projects with the organisation, given its potential for renewal and further collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEP Survey Station Building at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Notice Description

An upcoming project involves a full building refurbishment with the exception of the recently renovated first floor Learning Academy. As part of the proposed upcoming refurbishment, the MEP installations will either require upgrading, diverting and/or re-commissioning to suit the requirements of the new spaces. The purpose of this intrusive survey is to inform the proposed scheme and production design for the proposed refurbishment. Please note that mandatory site visits are required for this tender, and the deadline for booking is 12:00 noon on 10 June 2026. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Agreement is intended to run for a period of 3 months with scope for extension up to a maximum of 3 months at SMG's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052296-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315300 - Building surveying services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 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

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