---
title: "Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a24"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a24

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for "Audio-Visual Hardware for SMG Horrible Science Exhibition" has been awarded by the Science Museum Group, a public authority in central government, located in London. The contract is focused on the provision of audio-visual hardware such as digital signage-grade screens, projectors, headphones, and media players to be used in exhibitions both at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester in February 2026 and the Science Museum in London in 2027. The procurement, executed via an open competition below threshold, has reached the contract award stage, with Access AV Ltd as the supplier. The tender was launched on 15th September 2025 and followed a submission deadline on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for suppliers specialising in audio-visual equipment, especially those recognised as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Access AV Ltd. Businesses in the audio-visual industry looking to expand their market reach within public sector contracts will find this opportunity beneficial. By engaging in such procurement contracts, suppliers can establish long-term relationships with esteemed public institutions like the Science Museum Group, paving the way for subsequent collaborations and increased market exposure within high-profile exhibitions.

## Notice

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of audio-visual hardware for the Horrible Science Exhibition which will be opening in February 2026 at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and tour to the Science Museum in London in 2027. This procurement is for AV equipment on gallery. This hardware includes typical items such as digital signage-grade screens, projectors, headphones, Brightsign media players and more. None of the hardware is deemed to be exotic or bespoke in any way. This request is for hardware supply only. Kindly find the details outlined in the ITQ document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072822-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000 |
| Lots value | £29,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,956 |

## 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 | ACCESS AV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072822-2025
- 17 Sep 2025 at 09:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057225-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 11:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056513-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072822-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057225-2025
  17th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056513-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/ProjectManage/1516

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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