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title: "Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor - AWARD"
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# Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21a15ad9-c151-428d-b114-b2b1c156630f

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is procuring a Main Contractor for the construction of Gallery 22, located on Level 1 of the East Hall in London. This project, which falls within the museum construction industry, aims to create a flexible gallery space designed to remain refurbishment-free for 25 years. The procurement process, which is currently at the Award stage, utilised an open procedure method, with the contract awarded to Curo Construction Ltd on 17 February 2022. Key contract dates include a start date of 3 March 2022 and an end date of 19 July 2022, with the tender period closing on 25 January 2022. The total contract value is approximately £390,544.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for construction companies, particularly those with experience in museum or gallery construction and refurbishment projects. With a focus on creating a long-lasting, versatile gallery space, businesses that specialise in high-quality construction services and possess a robust track record in similar projects would be well-suited to explore potential collaborations or future tenders with the Science Museum Group. Given the scale of the project and its strategic importance, smaller enterprises and SMEs are encouraged to consider partnerships to enhance their tendering capabilities.

## Notice

The Science Museum is seeking a Main Contractor for the strip out and base build works for Gallery 22. This is a new gallery to be situated on Level 1 of the East Hall at the Science Museum, London and comprises 350sqm of gallery space. The project has been split into two distinct work streams - Base Build and Exhibition Fit-Out. The museum's requirement is to provide a flexible gallery space which will be refurbishment-free for 25 years, allowing exhibitions and gallery installations to be commissioned and installed during this period with minimal structural intervention between each fit out. The project will be procured on a single stage traditional basis. The contract used will be a JCT Standard Building Contract 2016 Without Quantities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13937cb-0c13-482a-8a61-b2b511d4948f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2022 - 19 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,544 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CURO CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13937cb-0c13-482a-8a61-b2b511d4948f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c13937cb-0c13-482a-8a61-b2b511d4948f
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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