---
title: "Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ede0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ede0

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a public authority operating under the central government, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor" project based in London. The procurement focused on the works category, specifically involving fit-out and electrical services for the exhibition. This open competition, identified as SCM3580M, was conducted under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded on 21st May 2025 and is set to run until 30th September 2026, with the contract being signed on the same day. It encompassed various regions across the United Kingdom with the successful bidder being Sam Forster Associates Ltd.

This procurement process, being an open competition, provided significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those involved in construction work for art and cultural buildings, to engage with central governmental projects. The contract value of £488,335 presents extensive business growth potential for contractors equipped to deliver high-quality construction and electrical fit-out services. Companies that possess strengths in delivering value for money, as well as maintaining high-quality standards, were particularly well-positioned to succeed in this competitive proposal scenario. The emphasis on quality (65%) over value for money (35%) suggests a strategic opportunity for firms that excel in craftsmanship and project execution.

## Notice

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of fit-out and electrical services for the Future of Food exhibition at the Science Museum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027966-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | £475,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £406,946 |

## Status

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

## 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 | SAM FORSTER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027966-2025
- 17 Mar 2025 at 13:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009674-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027966-2025
  28th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009674-2025
  17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.samforster.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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