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title: "Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition - Summative Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068159"
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# Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos Exhibition - Summative Evaluation

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068159

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group initiated a public procurement process for the summative evaluation of the "Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos" exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. The tender, originally announced on 13th April 2026, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, was managed by the buyer, Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London. Despite being in the active tender stage with an open competition method under a below-threshold category, the process was ultimately cancelled on 22nd May 2026. The relevant deadlines included the close of the inquiry period on 4th May 2026, and tender submission by 11th May 2026, with an anticipated contract period from 25th May to 31st August 2026.

This procurement opportunity offered significant potential for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, museum, and exhibition services to enhance their business profiles by collaborating with a prominent institution such as the Science Museum Group. Although this particular tender was cancelled, similar opportunities could be advantageous for businesses providing evaluation consultancy and services related to museum exhibitions. Companies equipped to offer comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective solutions would have been well-positioned to succeed in such a competitive environment, bolstered by a contract value of GBP 12,000 (£10,000 net).

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a summative evaluation of the Horrible Science: Cosmic Chaos exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. Please see the tender documents for more detailed information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047978-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | £10,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:26 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047978-2026
- 13 Apr 2026 at 15:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033449-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047978-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033449-2026
  13th April 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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