--- title: "LCM INNOVATION PLATFORM: LOCOMOTION SEASON 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2024-08-15" --- # LCM INNOVATION PLATFORM: LOCOMOTION SEASON 3 Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c6bdfb1-f456-44ca-9392-cc7b1ff7c337.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group (SMG) is seeking quotes for reconfiguring an existing exhibition structure for the "Communities" mini-season of their Innovation Platform project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon. This project forms part of a two-year initiative showcasing contemporary railway innovation across the National Railway Museum in York and its sister site in Shildon. The successful contractor will be required to work with an existing design to rebuild and prepare it for final de-installation and disposal. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure method, and the submission deadline is set for 23rd August 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2024 and end on 31st January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the exhibition and installation services sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with experience in museum-exhibition services, fair and exhibition organisation, and general installation services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could provide valuable exposure and establish a working relationship with a prestigious institution like the Science Museum Group, thus supporting business growth and expanding industry credentials. ## Notice The Science Museum Group (SMG) is issuing this invitation to quote for the reconfiguration of an existing exhibition structure for the 'Communities' mini-season of the Innovation Platform exhibition project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon, and final de-install and disposal of the exhibition. The Innovation Platform showcases ground breaking technologies from the contemporary rail industry. It is a collective opportunity for SMG and rail partners to inspire futures together by exhibiting the latest and greatest in railway innovation to the public. The two-year project has been split into three mini-seasons on display at the National Railway Museum, York and sister site Locomotion in Shildon. The successful exhibition fit out contractor will be required to work with and rebuild (minimally) an existing design and structure, developed specifically for the project. Further details, please refer to the enclosed document pack. 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/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 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 - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services - 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 - 15 Aug 2024 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 - 15 Aug 2024 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 - 30 Jul 2024 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a092d43e-7629-44cb-90c1-55a9e7e80da4 15th August 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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