--- title: "AV Integration Services - FUTURE OF FOOD EXHIBITION" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2024-10-28" --- # AV Integration Services - FUTURE OF FOOD EXHIBITION Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23d493b8-32c7-4354-9cb4-ae6efc45a4a0.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group (SMG) is seeking AV Integration Services for its "Future of Food" exhibition through an open procurement process. Located in South Kensington, London, and overseen by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the SMG invites potential providers to participate in this tender, which falls under the industry category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment" (CPV code: 50300000). The tender process is currently active, with a tender period ending on 13 November 2024, and the contract period spanning from 19 November 2024 to 19 November 2025. The procurement stage is "Tender" and the method is an open procedure below the threshold, targeting mainly SMEs. This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in AV integration services to secure a contract with an esteemed organisation such as SMG. The project promises significant visibility and the possibility for recurrent business when successful. Ideal candidates include SMEs with strong technical and professional capabilities, and those able to deliver high-quality AV services. Given the SMG's comprehensive evaluation process, this tender is particularly suitable for businesses that can demonstrate robust economic and financial standing, as well as adherence to compliance standards. ## Notice The Science Museum Group is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The SMG incorporates the Science Museum (South Kensington, London), the National Railway Museum (York), Locomotion: The National Railway Museum (Shildon), the National Science & Media Museum (Bradford), Museum of Science and Industry (Manchester) and collections stores at Blythe House (Olympia) and National Collections Centre (Wiltshire). The SMG has the status of a Non-Departmental Public Body and is accountable through the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for the expenditure of its Grant-in Aid. It is also regarded as holding charitable and educational status. The SMG functions as an individual entity with the purpose of responsibility for the care and promotion of its collection and for the associated events and educational programmes. Background The Authority wishes to establish an Agreement for the provision of AV Integration for the Future of Food exhibition, the "Services". Under the SMG procurement policy, the Authority shall review all potential providers against standards of technical or professional ability and economic and financial standing details of which are covered in this document. Prior to commencing formal evaluation, Tender Responses will be checked to ensure they are fully compliant with the conditions of Tender. Non-compliant Tender Responses may be rejected by the Authority. Tender Responses which are deemed by the Authority to be fully compliant will proceed to evaluation. The process is detailed in Section 2 - evaluation process. Following evaluation of the compliant Tenders and approval of the outcome the Authority intends to appoint one successful Provider to enter into an Agreement. Whilst it is the SMG's intention to purchase the majority of its services under this Contract from the Provider appointed this does not confer any exclusivity on the appointed Provider. The SMG reserves the right to purchase any services (including those similar to the services covered by this contract) from any provider outside of this Contract. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2024 - 19 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment ## Release History - 28 Oct 2024 at 17:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 - 25 Oct 2024 at 13:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 - 25 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 - 25 Oct 2024 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bf2bf39-15ec-4903-aa04-a9e9f5a816d4 28th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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