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title: "SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD"
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# SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-938ffc84-d194-49be-b66a-60bce91f3e90

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group (SMG), a leading authority in the history of science, technology, industry, and medicine, has completed the award stage for the "SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up" project. This procurement contract involves architectural design services with This Studio selected as the supplier. The contract spans from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2028, offering a total value of £216,000. The initiative undertakes the Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum location in Manchester, under the industry category "Architectural Design Services" classified by CPV code 71220000. The procurement method utilised is the restricted procedure, ensuring a selective approach to supplier selection. Key procurement dates include the tender period ending on 23 March 2025.

This procurement offers businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a lucrative opportunity to engage in projects that focus on architectural and design innovation. Firms with expertise in architectural, engineering, and planning services, especially those with ambitions in museum design and exhibit development, will find this contract beneficial for market visibility and portfolio enhancement. The long-term engagement with a reputable institution like the SMG offers sustained business growth potential, connectivity with industry leaders, and a platform to showcase skills in delivering educational and interactive spaces. Given the project's alignment with specialist architectural services for buildings, companies with a creative edge in adaptive design methods would particularly excel.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority intends to appoint a single successful supplier to provide Architect and Lead Designer services for Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. *Please refer the tender document pack for further information **The specification will be uploaded w/c 24 Feb 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf87d0-e982-4c5c-a0c6-94fcb4c81ae4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,000 |
| 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 | THISS STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf87d0-e982-4c5c-a0c6-94fcb4c81ae4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adf87d0-e982-4c5c-a0c6-94fcb4c81ae4
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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