---
title: "Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b45

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a public authority in the central government, initiated an open tender for the "Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package" based in London, UK. The tender process was below threshold, allowing open competition, and focused on the services industry category specifically related to museum-exhibition and teaching equipment. The procurement advanced from the tender stage, noted on 9th February 2026, through to the award and contract stages on 7th May 2026, culminating on 2nd June 2026 as complete. The awarded contract, active through 31st March 2027, was valued at £35,000, grossing £42,000, and was awarded to Tactile Studio, a large-scale supplier based in Paris, France.

This tender opportunity highlights growth potential for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services and teaching equipment. The contract involved a unique opportunity to engage with the Science Museum Group, an esteemed cultural institution. Businesses adept in creating tactile objects and educational materials would have been well-suited to meet the requirements of this project. The open competition method encouraged bids from a diverse range of suppliers, fostering a competitive environment for enterprises aspiring to scale their operations and gain prestige through association with a renowned public institution.

## Notice

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the goods and services for the Tactile Objects Package of the Tomorrow Gallery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051925-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 | TACTILE STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39162100 - Teaching equipment
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051925-2026
- 9 Feb 2026 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011426-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051925-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011426-2026
  9th February 2026 - 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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