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title: "Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design/Lead Designer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f6f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Gallery 33 - 3D and 2D Exhibition Design/Lead Designer

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f6f2

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London has concluded the award phase for the procurement of 3D and 2D exhibition design services, focusing on the creation of a new, permanent gallery aimed at fostering a positive connection to nature among young audiences. This procurement, with the process designed as an open procedure, invites design consultants to collaborate in realising the vision for Gallery 33 in the museum’s South Kensington location. The contract, awarded to AOC Architecture Limited, spans from 11 December 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a gross value of £192,000. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting specialty and graphic design as well as museum-exhibition services, and it marks a significant milestone in the museum's efforts under public undertaking regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the design consultancy services sector, particularly those proficient in museum-exhibition projects, 3D and 2D design, and multimedia display integration tailored for young audiences and children. SMEs experienced in devising exhibition designs within high-traffic, listed building environments have the potential to excel, as evidenced by the success of AOC Architecture Limited, a London-based SME. The open procedure allowed for robust competition, with eight bids received, seven of which originated from SMEs. Companies with relevant historical and ongoing projects could leverage similar opportunities to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence in the public domain.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| Contracts value | £159,940 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AOC ARCHITECTURE |

## 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

- 9 Mar 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2026
- 13 Jun 2025 at 09:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032149-2025
- 20 Mar 2025 at 16:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010515-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020859-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032149-2025
  13th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010515-2025
  20th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-London:-Design-consultancy-services./8UAXZR5Z2R
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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