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title: "LCM Main Hall Interpretation & Wayfinding Fabrication & Install - AWARD"
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# LCM Main Hall Interpretation & Wayfinding Fabrication & Install - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c25964f-06d8-467b-a9b6-86a299a6e5ff

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group has awarded M4 UK LTD the contract for the LCM Main Hall Interpretation & Wayfinding Fabrication & Install project at Locomotion in Shildon. The project involves the fabrication and onsite fit-out of new interpretation panels, wayfinding signage, AV housing, floor vinyl, and interactive graphics. Classified under signage and museum services, the procurement process was conducted using an open procedure. The key dates include the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, the contract starting on 21st October 2024, and concluding by 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was valued at £39,009.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in signage production, graphic design, and museum-exhibition services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the project's suitability criteria. Companies specializing in fabrication and installation, producing shop drawings, or those experienced in collaborating with design teams will find this contract beneficial for business growth. It showcases an opportunity to work with a prestigious organisation like the Science Museum Group, which can enhance the credibility and portfolio of the winning company.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to work with for the fabrication and onsite fit-out for the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon. This includes fabrication and install of new interpretation panels, wayfinding signage , AV housing, floor vinyl and physical interactives graphics. The scope of work covers fabrication and installation of: o 46 Vehicle interpretation panels (VIP) utilising existing bases o 6 Theme panels (existing frame in place) o 1 new Theme panel o 6 AV housing units (existing base in place) o Floor vinyls o Physical interactives graphics refresh o Wayfinding Requirements: o Provide shop drawings for review by design team during fabrication/construction stages o Produce one complete prototype of AV housing and vehicle interpretation panel o Fabricate, deliver, and install graphics, display systems and other setworks (except where otherwise stated) o Attendance at design team meetings o Removal and disposal of existing setworks The scope of work excludes: o Provision of AV hardware (to be supplied by SMG; software supplied and installed by others) o Vehicle barriers and other hardware required to display vehicles o New object showcases o Existing exhibition displays o Changes to lighting, power and data o Existing infrastructure #Please refer further information in the tender document pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdc60db-14af-41c3-b4b8-e3c53fcbaaf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,009 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdc60db-14af-41c3-b4b8-e3c53fcbaaf7
- 22 Oct 2024 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdc60db-14af-41c3-b4b8-e3c53fcbaaf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebdc60db-14af-41c3-b4b8-e3c53fcbaaf7
  22nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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