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Apollo Mission Simulator Fit Out Main Contractor

Science Museum Group

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07 Oct 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking a main contractor to carry out fit-out works for its Apollo Mission Simulator Gallery. This is a construction project for an exhibition building, focused on preparing the gallery to house the simulator. The work is for the Science Museum in London. The requirement is a single package of works rather than separate specialist lots, so the opportunity is centred on delivering the gallery fit-out as a main contractor.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The tender set an enquiry deadline of 27 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC and a submission deadline of 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The estimated value is £700,000 excluding VAT (£840,000 including VAT). The contract period is scheduled to run from 4 December 2026 to 4 August 2027. The procurement is arranged as one lot. The award basis is described by reference to the tender documents, which contain the evaluation criteria.

This opportunity is suited to construction contractors able to take main-contractor responsibility for fitting out a gallery in a museum setting. Firms whose work includes construction or fit-out for exhibition buildings will find the subject matter relevant. The requirement is a single package of works, so suppliers should consider whether their organisation can take on the overall gallery fit-out rather than only an isolated component. The project’s scale and planned delivery period may be relevant when assessing capacity and suitability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apollo Mission Simulator Fit Out Main Contractor

Notice Description

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Fit Out Main Contractor works for the Apollo Mission Simulator Gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0782c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094784-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2026 - 4 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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

Notice Documents

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