--- title: "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2025-11-07" --- # SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ee29.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the project titled "SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Electric Motor Drives" has been facilitated by the Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative focuses on the design, manufacture, assembly, installation, and commissioning of electric drive systems for historic working machines in the Power Hall, Manchester. The industry category for this project includes mechanical and electrical engineering services. Initially tendered with an open competitive method below the standard financial threshold, the contract has been awarded, and the project status is now marked as complete. The contract commenced on 30th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £162,746. The award was made to Allelys Heavy Haulage Ltd, noted for its expertise in mechanical and electrical services. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies within the mechanical and electrical engineering sector, particularly those that specialise in historic machinery and installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering high-quality mechanical installation services could greatly benefit from engaging with such projects, leveraging the opportunity to showcase their skills in highly specialised engineering environments. The competitive nature of the open tender process allows innovative and efficient companies, including SMEs, to gain exposure and establish a foothold with a central government institution, enhancing their credibility and market presence. ## Notice The Science Museum Group seeks a supplier to finalise the design, manufacture, assemble, install, and commission electric drive systems for selected historic working machines (HWMs) in the Power Hall, Manchester. This work follows a preliminary audit (Stage 1) that defined the scope of work required. A detailed condition audit and benchmarking process (Stage 2) is currently underway and will run alongside this project. Please refer to the tender document pack for detailed information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 7 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £135,622 | ## 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 | ALLELYS HEAVY HAULAGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works - 45350000 - Mechanical installations - 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2025 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071954-2025 - 20 Mar 2025 at 11:04 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010334-2025 - 17 Mar 2025 at 17:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009768-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071969-2025 7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071954-2025 7th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010334-2025 20th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009768-2025 17th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-219 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-220 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-221 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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