--- title: "LCM Main Hall Interpretation & Wayfinding Fabrication & Install" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2024-09-04" --- # LCM Main Hall Interpretation & Wayfinding Fabrication & Install Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc47e75a-89e5-48f5-90ed-86b4ab1b8b8b.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group is seeking a contractor for the fabrication and onsite fit-out of the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon. The contract, identified as IT-492-1414-NRM3494M, involves services under the industry category of signage and museum services. Key tasks include fabrication and installation of interpretation panels, wayfinding signage, AV housing, floor vinyl, and physical interactives graphics. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure (below threshold). Bids must be submitted by 30th September 2024, and the contract period is from 21st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The main procurement method is open, ensuring broad participation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum services, graphic design, and signage fabrication. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to apply, making this an excellent chance for smaller enterprises to secure a high-profile project. The scope of work, which includes developing prototypes, shop drawings, and attendance at design team meetings, offers businesses a platform to showcase their innovation and craftsmanship. Companies capable of delivering high-quality fabrication and installation services will find this project aligns well with their expertise, fostering business growth and establishing a solid reputation in the public sector procurement landscape. ## Notice The Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to work with for the fabrication and onsite fit-out for the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon. This includes fabrication and install of new interpretation panels, wayfinding signage , AV housing, floor vinyl and physical interactives graphics. The scope of work covers fabrication and installation of: o 46 Vehicle interpretation panels (VIP) utilising existing bases o 6 Theme panels (existing frame in place) o 1 new Theme panel o 6 AV housing units (existing base in place) o Floor vinyls o Physical interactives graphics refresh o Wayfinding Requirements: o Provide shop drawings for review by design team during fabrication/construction stages o Produce one complete prototype of AV housing and vehicle interpretation panel o Fabricate, deliver, and install graphics, display systems and other setworks (except where otherwise stated) o Attendance at design team meetings o Removal and disposal of existing setworks The scope of work excludes: o Provision of AV hardware (to be supplied by SMG; software supplied and installed by others) o Vehicle barriers and other hardware required to display vehicles o New object showcases o Existing exhibition displays o Changes to lighting, power and data o Existing infrastructure #Please refer further information in the tender document pack 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/c29f5ada-124f-4d9e-856b-6b763e7db521 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2024 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29f5ada-124f-4d9e-856b-6b763e7db521 - 4 Sep 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29f5ada-124f-4d9e-856b-6b763e7db521 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c29f5ada-124f-4d9e-856b-6b763e7db521 4th September 2024 - 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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