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title: "Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design / Lead Designer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04efed"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design / Lead Designer

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04efed

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London has initiated a public procurement process in the planning stage for the project titled "Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design / Lead Designer.” The museum is seeking design consultants to assist in creating a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington aimed at fostering a positive connection to nature among young audiences. This project falls under multiple industry categories, including design consultancy services, project-design services other than for construction work, graphic design services, specialty design services, and museum-exhibition services. The total value of the project is approximately £160,000 to £192,000, with key dates indicating a contract period starting on 7th July 2025 and ending on 31st July 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, both 3D and 2D, and those with expertise in coordinating and integrating various exhibition components. Companies with strong portfolios in museum exhibitions, construction cost estimations for design, and those capable of providing comprehensive project management will find this tender particularly beneficial. Collaborating on a high-profile project for the Natural History Museum can enhance the reputation and market reach of participating firms, providing an excellent avenue for business growth and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The NHM is looking to appoint design consultants to help us delivery our vision for a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be responsible for the development, design and specification of the exhibition. They will lead the creative team to deliver the brief. They will be required to determine the infrastructure requirements for the exhibition space and to coordinate with the Lead Architect for their integration. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be expected to coordinate all exhibition consultants to the delivery of the coordinated exhibition project, whether sub-contracted to them or appointed directly by the Museum. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934627427

### Planning Information

E-mails sent to a number of companies to explore market testing of budgets for exhibition and gallery design services with the marketplace, to understand more about how suppliers calculate fee level and particularly:
- The rough fee percentage range for RIBA Stage 2 services onwards, based on construction costs, for 3D and 2D design disciplines (understanding that other services e.g. exhibition lighting, structural services, AV consultancy etc would be separate to this)
- What suppliers expect the 'Construction costs' amount for this working to include e.g. interactives, showcases, setworks etc; if these are produced / have Contractor's Design by others

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010491-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 16:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010491-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010491-2025
  20th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934627427
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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