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NHM150 Western Galleries - AV Hardware Integrator

Natural History Museum

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18 Sep 2026 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is procuring AV hardware integration services for the fit-out of four major public galleries in London. The appointed supplier will work with the museum’s Exhibition Fit Out team and its design and build teams to develop and deliver a robust, consistent AV hardware approach for exhibitions, interactive displays and gallery fit-out lighting. The work forms part of Phase 2 of the NHM150 programme, which is transforming the Western Galleries through base-build refurbishment and complete gallery fit-out. This contract covers the fit-out, with coordination required with the base-build refurbishment, in a Grade I listed building. The approach must be grounded in sustainability and accessibility. The requirement is classified as museum-exhibition services and hardware integration consultancy.

The procurement has reached tender: the museum invited offers through an open procedure. Bidders could submit offers electronically in English. Enquiries had to be submitted by 25 September 2026 at 12:00, and offers by 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The award decision was due by 13 November 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 4 January 2027 to 3 January 2032. Its estimated value is £300,000 excluding VAT, or £360,000 including VAT. There is one lot, with an estimated value of £300,000 excluding VAT. Evaluation is weighted 60% quality, 10% social value and 30% price. The opportunity is above the relevant threshold and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.

This opportunity suits an experienced AV hardware integrator or consultancy able to support museum exhibition and gallery fit-outs at substantial scale. Strong candidates will be able to work collaboratively with design and build teams, coordinate AV hardware with wider refurbishment activity, and create reliable, consistent solutions across four major public galleries. Relevant capability includes integrating hardware for exhibitions, interactive visitor experiences and gallery lighting within a Grade I listed building. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate approaches that address sustainability and accessibility alongside technical delivery. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so established specialists and capable SME teams may be well placed to compete, provided they can manage the required coordination and delivery responsibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHM150 Western Galleries - AV Hardware Integrator

Notice Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an AV Hardware Integrator to help us realise our vision for new galleries at the Natural History Museum. We are looking for an experienced AV Hardware Integrator to join our Exhibition Fit Out team to deliver beautiful and inspiring new galleries within our Grade I listed building. We are looking for consultants with experience in AV Hardware Integration, who can work with our Design and Build teams across four major galleries to deliver a robust and consistent AV Hardware approach for our exhibitions, interactives and gallery fit out lighting. All approaches for NHM150 galleries should be grounded in sustainability and accessibility. These galleries form part of Phase 2 of the NHM150 Programme, which focuses on the transformation of the Western Galleries, delivering the base build refurbishment and complete gallery fit-out of four major public galleries. This tender relates to the fit-out only but includes coordination with the base build refurbishment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-construction-work./68NCH3748V To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/68NCH3748V

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0775b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088820-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2032 Over 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
Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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