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title: "SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e677"
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# SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e677

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group has completed the procurement process for architectural design services related to their Wonderlab and Power Up project at the Science and Industry Museum, located in Manchester. THISS Studio has been awarded the contract, marking the completion of this selective procurement under the restricted procedure. This contract, valued at £216,000, was signed on 2 December 2025 and pertains to the industry category of architectural design services. The tender initially went through an active stage, with key dates such as the submission deadline on 23 March 2025, and the contract period extending from 27 May 2025 to 31 May 2028. The museum, identified as the Authority, chose a single supplier for this project, emphasizing quality with a weighted score of 75% and pricing at 25% during their award criteria evaluation.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in architectural design services, particularly those with expertise in creative design and coherence. While THISS Studio, a London-based SME, is the successful supplier, other businesses in similar domains could find opportunities for future collaborations with the Science Museum Group or similar institutions. The procurement's selective method under the restricted procedure ensures that only qualified candidates were invited to bid, making it particularly advantageous for businesses experienced in complex project design and consultancy related to museum exhibits and installations. Additionally, the focus on innovation and understanding of briefs within the tender criteria highlights the potential for such businesses to enhance their portfolio and expand their market reach within the educational and cultural sectors.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority intends to appoint a single successful supplier to provide Architect and Lead Designer services for Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. *Please refer the tender document pack for further information**The specification will be uploaded w/c 24 Feb 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Science Museum Group ("SMG", the "Authority") is the world's pre-eminent Museum devoted to the history of science, technology, industry and Medicine. The Authority intends to appoint a single successful supplier to provide Architect and Lead Designer services for Wonderlab and Power Up Project at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. *Please refer the tender document pack for further information**The specification will be uploaded w/c 24 Feb 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078884-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | £210,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | SOUTH KENSINGTON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THISS STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078884-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006722-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/

## Provenance

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