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title: "New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer"
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# New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer

Buyer: LONDON MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e74b183f-5354-410c-b0be-792154a3eddc

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## Summary

The London Museum is initiating a tender process for the "New Museum Project - The Vaults: Exhibition Lead Designer," aiming to secure a leading exhibition design team. This project falls under the museum-exhibition services industry category and is located in London, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender publication on 6th February 2025 and the tender period ending on 10th March 2025. The project is valued at £350,000 and will commence on 2nd June 2025, concluding on 31st July 2026. The procurement method being used is selective (restricted procedure), specifically targeting SME and VCSE businesses.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition and museum services to contribute to a high-profile, innovative project. The London Museum seeks firms with capabilities in 3D design, graphic design, and AV elements, making it ideal for businesses with a strong portfolio in creating engaging, multi-sensory visitor experiences. Successful completion of this project can enhance a company's reputation and lead to further opportunities in the public and cultural sectors.

## Notice

The London Museum is seeking an exceptional exhibition design team to create a groundbreaking inaugural exhibition within the Vaults-an atmospheric, historic, brick-vaulted basement space situated in the Victorian General Market building forms part of the museum's new home. This immersive experience will showcase never-before-seen archaeological treasures, blending physical collections with cutting-edge storytelling. We are looking for designers who can craft innovative, engaging, and accessible visitor experiences, bringing history to life through creativity, storytelling, and multi-sensory design. The supplier will need to provide services of foremost a Lead designer, a 3D Designer, Graphic designer, and Lead Designer input into Audio Visual Elements for the Vaults, amongst other collaborations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b50c8d-def9-4451-8bd9-e5d8bf90bb97 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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 | LONDON MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 5HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Aldersgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b50c8d-def9-4451-8bd9-e5d8bf90bb97

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9b50c8d-def9-4451-8bd9-e5d8bf90bb97
  6th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./8T8555FE2Y
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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