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title: "Sound Design Services for Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0566db"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Sound Design Services for Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0566db

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, embarked on an open competition tender for sound design services for their forthcoming Horrible Science Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. This tender, initiated in July 2025, sought a supplier to deliver a comprehensive soundscape experience tailored for a family audience, with significant collaboration required with exhibition designers and AV integrators. The contract, awarded to Coda to Coda, encompasses developing sound insulation and room acoustics, with a focus on minimizing sound bleed across exhibition zones. The project commenced in September 2025 and is scheduled to conclude in March 2026, with a total contract value of £24,750.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in sound design and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in creating immersive and interactive auditory environments for public exhibitions. Companies in the sector of museum exhibition services, sound insulation, and room acoustics consultancy are well-suited to benefit from this type of procurement. The project is ideal for vendors looking to collaborate with creative teams and develop a cohesive sound experience, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the cultural and educational exhibition domain. The open competition method underscores the inclusivity of the process, providing equal opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and innovate within the public sector.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide the overall soundscape experience for the Science Museum Group's Horrible Science exhibition due to open February 2026. The soundscape is imagined as a suite of compositions, which will help interpret the theme of each zone for a family audience. The appointed sound design company will develop a cohesive soundscape across the exhibition's zones, ensuring optimal acoustic conditions and minimal sound bleed. This includes advising on speaker placement, materials, and other relevant audio specifications. The soundscape will support and synchronize with time-based elements such as AV, lighting, and sound-enabled exhibits. The sound designer will collaborate closely with the exhibition designers, AV integrator, and creative teams to ensure an engaging, immersive visitor experience

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055866-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,750 |

## 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 | CODA TO CODA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 92511000 - Library services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055866-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 10:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043374-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055866-2025
  11th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043374-2025
  28th 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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