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title: "GB-London: Gallery 33 - Hands on / Mechanical Exhibits Development"
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# GB-London: Gallery 33 - Hands on / Mechanical Exhibits Development

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc8f61c4-f835-4b22-8b79-3e55eabaa794

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the development of Hands on Mechanical Exhibits for Gallery 33 in London. This procurement process is classified under "Museum-exhibition services" and adopts a restricted procedure with selective procurement method. The total contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000, and the tender period ends on 14th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 26th May 2025 and conclude by 26th June 2027. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware of the procurement stage, which is currently at the tender phase, and that the main location for delivery is London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative exhibit development services. Engaging in this project would allow companies to showcase their expertise in mechanical and hands-on exhibit creation, potentially leading to future collaborations with high-profile institutions like the Natural History Museum. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in exhibition services, specifically within the museum sector, who can ideate, develop, build, and install complex mechanical exhibits. The restrictive nature of the procurement process ensures that only qualified and competitive businesses will be considered based on predetermined criteria.

## Notice

The Natural History Museum is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a Supplier to provide Hands on Mechanical Exhibits services, including: Ideation based on existing briefs, development of briefs to RIBA 4 and build and install of the proposed exhibits in the new Gallery. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1aba87-d260-45e9-8407-50de7baeb042 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1aba87-d260-45e9-8407-50de7baeb042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1aba87-d260-45e9-8407-50de7baeb042
  14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Gallery-33---Hands-on-/-Mechanical-Exhibits-Development/9KX7BS2V93
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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