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title: "Robots Exhibition Principal Contractor - Exhibition Install and Deinstall"
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# Robots Exhibition Principal Contractor - Exhibition Install and Deinstall

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-542bbf2a-fac0-4dd1-b1d3-8e9303690911

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is conducting a public procurement for the role of Principal Contractor for the installation and deinstallation of its "Robots" exhibition, which is touring various UK venues, including locations in Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. This tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £92,350. The contract period spans from 12 March 2018 to 30 May 2019, and the deadline for tender submissions was 15 February 2018. This procurement is categorised under museum-exhibition services, making it relevant for businesses in the cultural services sector.

This procurement opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in exhibition management, installation services, and logistics within the cultural sector. Companies experienced in managing exhibition installations, particularly in museum environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thereby potentially enhancing their growth and visibility within the museum services industry.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group ('SMG') is touring its Robots exhibition to venues across the UK until 2019. The exhibition is currently located at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester and will be travelling to venues in Newcastle and Edinburgh as part of the UK tour. SMG is looking to appoint an experienced Installation Manager to act as Principal Contractor and manage the installation and deinstallation of the exhibition at all UK venues. Please note that at the first venue (Museum of Science and Industry) the requirement is to provide a full team to deinstall the exhibition. For the remaining venues the requirement is to oversee and manage a team that will be provided by the host venue. This is with the exception of a dedicated AV technician (please see Section 5 for more information).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e92ae90-40a6-412e-8364-21f904613c67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 30 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,350 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,350 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXHIBITION SITE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e92ae90-40a6-412e-8364-21f904613c67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e92ae90-40a6-412e-8364-21f904613c67
  25th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157765
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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