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title: "The National Railway Museum's Locomotion Building 2 in Shildon"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
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# The National Railway Museum's Locomotion Building 2 in Shildon

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf37ff2d-8aa3-4deb-b813-a43848faea1f

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is currently overseeing a tender for the construction of the National Railway Museum's Locomotion Building 2 located in Shildon. This procurement process is classified under the CPV code for building construction work and follows a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 1st September 2021, and submissions are due by 29th October 2021. The contract period is expected to commence on 10th June 2022 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms seeking to expand their portfolio, particularly those with experience in large-scale museum and heritage projects. Businesses that specialise in building construction, project management, and heritage conservation would be especially well-placed to compete. Engaging with this contract could allow such companies to demonstrate their capabilities on a prestigious project while potentially forming a long-term partnership with a prominent institution.

## Notice

Construction of The National Railway Museum's Locomotion Building 2 in Shildon . Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 11:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec
- 14 Sep 2021 at 09:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec
- 14 Sep 2021 at 09:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec
- 1 Sep 2021 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27c0b3e8-2f43-4abc-a07c-6b2e9153ceec
  8th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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