Tender

ScM Smith Centre Cooling System

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

12 Jun 2026 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, has announced a tender for the "ScM Smith Centre Cooling System." This project, under the industry category of cooling and ventilation equipment, aims to procure and install a new cooling system in their Smith Centre. The tender is currently in the active stage, with an open procurement method. Potential suppliers should submit their proposals by 10th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, while the period for enquiries concludes on 8th July 2026 at 5:00 PM. The tender is valued at £50,000, with a gross amount of £60,000, and the contract period is set from 17th July 2026 to 31st July 2026.

This tender offers a remarkable opportunity for businesses specialising in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning installation work to expand their portfolio by partnering with a prestigious institution. Companies with expertise in cooling systems and a history of delivering reliable HVAC solutions will be well-suited to compete in this open competition. The project will not only allow the successful contractor to showcase their technical capabilities but also enhance their visibility and credibility in the government sector. This could potentially lead to further opportunities within the Science Museum Group and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

ScM Smith Centre Cooling System

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the goods and the installation of a cooling system in the Smith Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055646-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45331000 - Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
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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