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title: "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD"
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# SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4faa6a2f-5fd7-4c93-bfaa-f72ef735e86b

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, located in London, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Riley & Son (E) Ltd. This open procedure project, titled "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor," falls under the museum services industry category. The initiative aims to assess and restore historic working machines housed in the Power Hall. The procurement stage is complete, with the award status being active. The contract period spans from 10 February 2025 to 1 June 2025, and the award was published on 1 August 2025. The project's goals include benchmarking engine wear, unseizing engines, and providing costed recommendations for essential repairs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services, engineering, and historic machinery restoration. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those capable of delivering thorough inspections and sustainable maintenance solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar future projects. The Science Museum Group's commitment to involving small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) further broadens potential participation, supporting growth and development within these sectors.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group seeks a supplier to assess the internal details and condition of the historic working machines (HWMs) housed in the Power Hall. A preliminary audit (Stage 1) has already been completed, focusing on identifying the scope of work required for the comprehensive audit (Stage 2). The objective of this project is to perform a series of inspections, as designed by the Museum's historic machinery consultant, to: - Understand the internal details and condition of each historic working machine (HWM). - Assess wear resulting from previous use. - Identify and carry out the remedial work required to restore operability. This work will achieve the following five key outcomes: - Benchmarking: Establish a baseline for monitoring wear and tear over the medium and long term, supporting the ongoing care of the historic machinery. - Unseizing Engines: Free up seized engines where feasible. - Essential Repairs: Identify the critical remedial measures required to return the machines to working condition. - Costed Recommendations: Provide costed and prioritised recommendations for additional repairs or improvements to optimise conservation, performance, and longevity. This will also assist with the Museum's long-term budget planning. - Engine Sustainability: Inform maintenance, inspection, and operation plans to ensure the engines can be run sustainably for the foreseeable future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77767bab-59cd-44c7-b0dc-87b5ec2c840b |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,788 |
| 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 | RILEY & SON (E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders
- 34611000 - Locomotives
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77767bab-59cd-44c7-b0dc-87b5ec2c840b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77767bab-59cd-44c7-b0dc-87b5ec2c840b
  1st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home

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