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Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Science Museum Group

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11 Aug 2026 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is procuring site-wide planning consultancy services for the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The appointed consultant will provide strategic planning advice to support the successful planning and delivery of the museum’s Masterplan and a coherent approach to site-wide planning applications. The work includes supporting a productive relationship with Manchester City Council’s planning department, liaising and coordinating with lead design organisations where needed, and responding to other planning queries arising during the agreement. The requirement is for professional architectural, engineering and planning services, including building consultancy. It does not cover individual planning applications for separate projects, which will be handled by their respective project teams. Delivery is centred on the museum site in Manchester.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot closed framework agreement with one maximum participant and awards made without reopening competition. The stated value is £200,000 excluding VAT (£240,000 gross). Enquiries had to be submitted by 28 August 2026 at 17:00, and offers by 7 September 2026 at 23:59. The evaluation and award decision was due by 5 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is 31 October 2026 to 30 October 2030. Bids are assessed on price, weighted at 30%, relevant experience at 25%, resourcing and delivery approach at 25%, added value at 10%, and sustainability and heritage at 10%.

This opportunity suits planning consultancies able to provide strategic, site-wide advice rather than teams focused only on individual planning applications. Strong candidates will be able to help develop and coordinate a coherent planning approach for a complex museum masterplan, engage constructively with Manchester City Council’s planning department, and work collaboratively with lead design organisations. The evaluation gives substantial weight to relevant experience and to the proposed resourcing and delivery approach, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate comparable work and a credible team capable of supporting a programme over the full agreement period. Added value, sustainability and heritage are also assessed, making this relevant to firms with experience of heritage environments, sustainable development and wider benefits alongside core planning expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Notice Description

The scope for this appointment will encompass Services required to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Science and Industry Museum Masterplan. The scope of work is to provide strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site. It is not intended to deliver individual planning applications on behalf of individual projects within the programme (these will be delivered via individual project teams). The strategic advice however is intended to support a productive relationship with Manchester City Council Planning department and to ensure a coherent plan is developed regarding site wide planning applications. The Planning Consultant will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the lead design organisations where necessary throughout the course of the programme. This contract will also be used for any other planning queries that arise during the term of the agreement for this site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e12e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076172-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 4-5 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
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
Postcode Area
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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