Wonderlab Interactive Exhibit Makers (Group 2 & 3), The Science and Industry Museum

Notice Information

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Notice Title

Notice Description

The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) is developing a new, interactive gallery, called Wonderlab, due to open 2028. Prior to initiating any procurement, SIM wishes to invite potential suppliers to discuss two potential interactives, offering the Museum advice on feasibility within the gallery's restrictive gallery space. Information gathered will inform the scope of services published at Tender.

Planning Information

The Museum is seeking information on the feasibility of proposed interactive exhibits and their operation within the gallery setting. This engagement will take place online via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers interested in presenting interactive solutions to the Museum are invited to contact Rachel.Dargavel-Leafe@scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk for further information.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bb43
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059040-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
CPV Codes: 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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: TLD North West (England)
Local Authority: Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward: Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency: Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059040-2026
23rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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