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title: "LCM INNOVATION PLATFORM: LOCOMOTION SEASON 3 - AWARD"
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# LCM INNOVATION PLATFORM: LOCOMOTION SEASON 3 - AWARD

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da55fa4b-f648-4126-962c-31ce6c8b42b4

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group (SMG) has successfully completed a public procurement process for the reconfiguration of an existing exhibition structure for the 'Communities' mini-season of the Innovation Platform exhibition project at Locomotion in Shildon. This project falls under the industry category of Museum-exhibition services and involves minimal rebuilding of an exhibition, showcasing innovations in the contemporary rail industry. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract running from 26th August 2024 to 31st January 2025, following the tender period that ended on 23rd August 2024. The value of the contract is GBP 14,897, and it was awarded to M4 UK LTD.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition organisation services, particularly those capable of providing installation services. The open procedure method underscores the inclusivity of the procurement process, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios by collaborating with prestigious institutions like the Science Museum Group. The successful contractor will benefit from increased visibility and potential future collaborations with major cultural and educational organisations.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is issuing this invitation to quote for the reconfiguration of an existing exhibition structure for the 'Communities' mini-season of the Innovation Platform exhibition project at Locomotion (LCM) in Shildon, and final de-install and disposal of the exhibition. The Innovation Platform showcases ground breaking technologies from the contemporary rail industry. It is a collective opportunity for SMG and rail partners to inspire futures together by exhibiting the latest and greatest in railway innovation to the public. The two-year project has been split into three mini-seasons on display at the National Railway Museum, York and sister site Locomotion in Shildon. The successful exhibition fit out contractor will be required to work with and rebuild (minimally) an existing design and structure, developed specifically for the project. Further details, please refer to the enclosed document pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e3409d-91a7-4f37-a040-439464d5695a |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,897 |
| 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 | M4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
- 79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e3409d-91a7-4f37-a040-439464d5695a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95e3409d-91a7-4f37-a040-439464d5695a
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

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