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title: "Medicine Galleries Main Contractor"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2017-04-26"
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# Medicine Galleries Main Contractor

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6eba17c-cfce-4f69-b071-6c38cd307d0f

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking a main contractor for the "Medicine Galleries" project, aimed at transforming the first floor of the Science Museum in London. This procurement falls under the architectural, construction, and engineering services category and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender was published on 26 April 2017, with submissions due by 25 May 2017. The overall budget for the project is £8 million, and the contract is expected to commence on 5 September 2017, extending until 27 November 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in museum exhibitions, gallery renovations, and high-specification fit-outs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the scope allowing for various services, including mechanical and electrical installations and the provision of new facilities such as WCs and passenger lifts. This project is not only a chance for competitive bidding but also an opportunity to contribute to a renowned cultural institution, potentially enhancing the winning contractor's portfolio and reputation.

## Notice

As a part of the Science Museum's masterplan the new suite of Medicine Galleries will transform the first floor of the Science Museum, creating a new home for the Museum's medicine collections. Covering more than 3000m2, the new galleries will be almost double the size of the previous medicine galleries.The works will involve a full strip out of the existing galleries, new M&E services throughout, a high specification fit-out, new windows and exhibition display cases. As well as the galleries there will be works to create new WCs and new passenger lifts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6084286-3608-4554-8549-120de82dd2fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2017 - 27 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6084286-3608-4554-8549-120de82dd2fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6084286-3608-4554-8549-120de82dd2fd
  26th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR141871
  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

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