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title: "SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science - AWARD"
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# SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816d3d76-1344-4787-8857-f1a22af90a4a

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## Summary

The public procurement process for SIM 2D & 3D Exhibition Design Services for Horrible Science has been completed by the Science Museum Group. This tender, classified under CPV codes for Designs and Museum-exhibition services, was aimed at appointing a designer for a comprehensive exhibition undertaking across Manchester's Science and Industry Museum and London's Science Museum. An open procurement procedure was used, with the tender period concluding on 28th February 2025 and the contract running from 22nd April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement falls under the services category and actively encouraged participation from SMEs and VCSEs. The details are managed by the main client, SIM, and the award stage has been reached as of 29th May 2025, with an awarded contract value of £78,960 to Drinkall Dean.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities in the design and exhibition industry, particularly for firms specialising in 2D and 3D designs, museology, and interactive exhibits. It is ideally suited for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolios through high-profile projects in the cultural institution sector. Furthermore, businesses with a solid understanding of exhibition design can leverage this project to enhance their industry reputation and forge lasting partnerships with notable entities like the Science Museum Group.

## Notice

The purpose of this tendering exercise is to appoint design of the exhibition, including: visitor journey, 3D design, 2D design, small scale interactives, case layouts and optional lighting design. The site of the works is the Science and Industry Museum (SIM), Manchester, in the Special Exhibitions Gallery (SEG), and Science Museum (SM), London, in the Special Exhibitions Gallery 1 (SEG 1). SIM will act as main client and point of contact. Please find the details in the tender document pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed0476b-4d2c-4306-95cb-da1efbc8f8d9 |
| 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,960 |
| 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 | DRINKALL DEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed0476b-4d2c-4306-95cb-da1efbc8f8d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed0476b-4d2c-4306-95cb-da1efbc8f8d9
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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