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title: "Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055dc3"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
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# Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055dc3

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group located in London, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition." This open competition tender encompasses full fitout services including the fabrication, installation, and deinstallation of the exhibition. The contract was awarded under the open procurement method as part of a below-threshold competition. The contract covers various components such as partition walls, exhibition setworks, display cases, and transportation between venues, with a significant focus on construction work relating to exhibitions, categorised under works. The tender reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 25th November 2025, running until 31st August 2028. The total value of the contract is £846,000 (gross).

This contract is an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition fitout, construction, and logistical services, providing a platform for showcasing their expertise within a prestigious national institution. The project is ideal for companies like SMEs that have experience in museum services, interactive installations, and construction for exhibitions. By engaging in such projects, businesses can expand their portfolio and strengthen their reputation in the public sector, particularly if they can demonstrate high quality and efficiency in delivering complex projects within tight deadlines.

## Notice

This contract is for full fitout services for the Horrible Science exhibition, including fabrication, installation and deinstallation.. The exhibition will comprise of different components including partition walls, exhibition setworks, display cases, interactives, lighting and electrics, graphics, models and props. This contract also includes the transportation between both venues. Please refer to the tender documents for further details. Please note that the Terms and Conditions will not be available until Friday, 25th July 2025 (Edit: Terms and Conditions are now available)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000265-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £610,000 |
| Lots value | £610,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £705,000 |

## 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 | HADLEY INTERIORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2026 at 12:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000265-2026
- 24 Jul 2025 at 09:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042618-2025
- 11 Jul 2025 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039329-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000265-2026
  5th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042618-2025
  24th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039329-2025
  11th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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