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ROG First Light Exhibitions OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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03 Jul 2026 at 09:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Maritime Museum is undertaking a procurement process titled "ROG First Light Exhibitions OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor" to find a principal contractor for museum-exhibition services at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This process pertains to the delivery of exhibitions setworks as part of the ROG First Light Project across the northern section of the site in London. Advertised as an active tender, this open, competitive flexible procurement began on 3rd July 2026 and the deadline for expressing interest is 6th August 2026. The project is overseen by the National Maritime Museum, a public authority under central government, and relates to museum-exhibition services, with a gross value worth £2,460,720. Potential contractors have the opportunity to partake in a two-stage process, with shortlisted candidates invited to tender and visit the site for further insights. Key dates include an enquiry deadline on 27th July 2026, and awarded contracts are expected to start by 12th March 2027.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibitions, fabrication, and electrical works. Companies that excel in comprehensive project coordination, including exhibition lighting, audio-visual installations, and other client-direct work packages, are well-suited for this role. As a part of the ROG First Light Project, the successful contractor will benefit from high visibility and prestige associated with a project at a prominent London location and the involvement in a groundbreaking suite of exhibitions. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, providing them an excellent opportunity to secure a significant contract, enhance their portfolio, and establish or strengthen relationships with a central government body like the National Maritime Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ROG First Light Exhibitions OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to secure a Setworks Principal Contractor to deliver exhibitions setworks for a suite of new Royal Observatory Greenwich exhibitions across the north of the site ('Our Place on Earth'), part of the ROG First Light Project. The OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor will required to act as the Principal Contractor for the exhibitions fit-out on the north of the site. The OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, installation and commissioning of the majority of the works for the OPOE Exhibitions across the north of the ROG site. Their responsibilities will include the coordination of drawings, production and on-site coordination of all elements of exhibitions setworks within their scope, i.e.: - exhibition setworks - electrical works - exhibition lighting graphics Their responsibilities will also include the coordination of drawings and on-site coordination of client-direct packages of work including (but not limited to): - showcases - exhibitions audio visual hardware - mechanical interactives - digital media - scenic models / metalwork - security The OPOE Setworks Principal Contractor will also be responsible for certain Contractor Design Portions. This will be a two-stage procurement process including a PSQ process from which contractors will be shortlisted. Shortlisted contractors will be invited to Tender. Contractors will be invited to visit site. Full details of the procurement procedure can be found in the procurement documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./TD4SAWJPJD To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TD4SAWJPJD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c30f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062623-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£2,050,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,050,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2027 - 14 Aug 2028 1-2 years
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
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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Notice Documents

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