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Manchester, Cotton & Transatlantic Slavery AV hardware supply and integration

Science Museum Group

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23 Sep 2026 at 10:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking an audio-visual integrator to supply and deliver systems for the Manchester, Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The work covers detailed system design, procurement of non-stock equipment, pre-installation configuration and testing, installation, integration, commissioning, programming and handover. The integrator must also administer manufacturer warranty claims for the equipment it supplies and de-install the systems. This is an audio-visual equipment and integration requirement, rather than a supply-only purchase: it spans planning and preparation through installation, operational handover and subsequent warranty support at the museum.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The tender set a deadline for clarification enquiries of 14 October 2026 at 5pm and a bid submission deadline of 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm. The contract period is 6 November 2026 to 5 November 2028. The stated contract value is £69,300 excluding VAT and £83,160 including VAT. The requirement is arranged as a single lot. Evaluation gives 75% weighting to quality and 25% to price, so the technical and delivery approach carries substantially more weight than cost. Electronic submission is permitted. The procurement is below the applicable threshold.

This opportunity suits an audio-visual integrator able to manage a complete exhibition installation, not just provide equipment. Relevant strengths include detailed AV system design, sourcing specialist non-stock equipment, configuration and testing before installation, systems integration, commissioning and programming, and a reliable handover process. The supplier will also need the capacity to coordinate installation at the Science and Industry Museum and provide warranty administration for the equipment it supplies, including handling manufacturer claims. De-installation is part of the scope, so experience supporting exhibition or visitor-facing AV systems through their operational lifecycle would be useful. With quality carrying most of the evaluation weight, suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate a strong, credible delivery approach alongside a competitive price.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manchester, Cotton & Transatlantic Slavery AV hardware supply and integration

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to appoint an AV Integrator under a contract for the detailed design, procurement of non-stock equipment, pre-installation configuration and testing, installation, integration, commissioning, programming, handover, warranty administration and de-installation of audio-visual systems for the Manchester, Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum. The AV Integrator must also administer manufacturer warranty claims for equipment it supplies, in accordance with the Warranty Support section of this specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07784b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089982-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,300 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2028 2-3 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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