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title: "Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor"
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# Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0103f32-da1e-4fbe-a06f-c7758c7b47c7

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking a Main Contractor for the construction of Gallery 22, located in the East Hall of the Science Museum in London. This project, classified under museum construction work, aims to provide a flexible gallery space covering 350sqm, resistant to refurbishment for a period of 25 years. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 January 2022. An open procurement method will be used, under a single stage traditional process with the JCT Standard Building Contract 2016 Without Quantities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially SMEs, to engage in a prestigious project within the cultural sector. Businesses specialising in museum or exhibition-related construction work would be particularly well-suited to apply, given the specific requirements of creating a robust yet adaptable gallery space. Competing for this contract could enhance a company’s profile and experience in high-profile projects, potentially leading to further opportunities in the arts and culture industry.

## Notice

The Science Museum is seeking a Main Contractor for the strip out and base build works for Gallery 22. This is a new gallery to be situated on Level 1 of the East Hall at the Science Museum, London and comprises 350sqm of gallery space. The project has been split into two distinct work streams - Base Build and Exhibition Fit-Out. The museum's requirement is to provide a flexible gallery space which will be refurbishment-free for 25 years, allowing exhibitions and gallery installations to be commissioned and installed during this period with minimal structural intervention between each fit out. The project will be procured on a single stage traditional basis. The contract used will be a JCT Standard Building Contract 2016 Without Quantities. 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/374ca8ec-86f9-4845-92d1-7147435aecc2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2022 - 19 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374ca8ec-86f9-4845-92d1-7147435aecc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/374ca8ec-86f9-4845-92d1-7147435aecc2
  14th December 2021 - 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

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