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title: "SMG_Main Shop Refit & Expansion_Main Contract"
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# SMG_Main Shop Refit & Expansion_Main Contract

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41d8c968-129a-4f63-8f5d-34d8be80a679

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group recently completed a procurement process for the "SMG_Main Shop Refit & Expansion_Main Contract", which involved extensive refitting and expansion of the museum's main shop located in London. This project fell under the building construction category, specifically targeting shop and museum construction works. The open procurement method was employed, and the tender period concluded on 14 December 2018. The contract was awarded on 25 March 2019, with work commencing on 4 March 2019 and finalising on 8 May 2019, with a total contract value of £1,198,673.46.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction and refurbishment businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in shop fitting, museum construction, and refurbishment work are well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future. The successful contractor, 8Build Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that can leverage such contracts for growth within the competitive building sector. Engaging in projects for high-profile institutions like the Science Museum can enhance a business's reputation and attract further opportunities in the cultural and public sectors.

## Notice

Refit and expand the Science Museum's Main Shop located in the East Block between the Main Entrance Hall, the Energy Cafe and the Energy Hall. The works comprise full strip out of the existing space, the creation of a new walkway and staircase to bring together the existing ground floor shop and new shop area at mezzanine level

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8855c45-57a0-4e16-ae34-a8dd2902566c |
| 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 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2019 - 8 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,198,673 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,198,673 |
| 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 | 8BUILD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45213110 - Shop buildings construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8855c45-57a0-4e16-ae34-a8dd2902566c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8855c45-57a0-4e16-ae34-a8dd2902566c
  1st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157568
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

## Provenance

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