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Tender

06 Aug 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a public authority under central government, is conducting a procurement process for an "Ecommerce 3rd Party Logistics Provider" to support their ecommerce platform. The contract pertains to storage and warehousing services across the United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of GBP 720,000. This procurement is currently in the tender stage following a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 4th September 2026, with the award period concluding by 16th November 2026. The new contract will commence on 1st July 2027 and will last until 30th June 2030, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2032.

The tender process presents a substantial opportunity for logistics companies, particularly those experienced in managing fulfillment services for ecommerce platforms. Businesses specializing in storage and warehousing services could significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement, particularly if they can deliver high-quality services that align with the values and expectations set by the Science Museum Group. This opportunity is suited for businesses that can handle complex logistics and ensure seamless customer experiences, supporting the museum’s aim to enhance revenue generation and visitor engagement through ecommerce channels.

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Notice Title

Ecommerce 3rd Party Logistics Provider

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group ("SMG") operates a growing ecommerce proposition supporting the sale of products associated with the Science Museum and the National Railway Museum. Ecommerce is an important commercial channel, serving customers throughout the UK and internationally, and contributes to SMG's revenue generation and visitor engagement objectives. SMG's ecommerce platform is operated on Shopify Plus and includes a range of own-brand, exhibition-related, educational and retail merchandise products. The appointed supplier will be required to provide third-party logistics and fulfilment services that support a high-quality customer experience and align with SMG's brand values and service expectations. SMG's current contract is with an external third-party logistics provider for warehousing and fulfilment services. The existing contract expires on 30 June 2027 and SMG is seeking to appoint a provider to support a managed transition and seamless commencement of fulfilment services from 1 July 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of one year each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074805-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-08-04

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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