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title: "Animatronic Dinosaurs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069744"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Animatronic Dinosaurs

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069744

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London is initiating a procurement process for "Animatronic Dinosaurs," currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation, a central government public authority, seeks experienced producers in the animatronic industry. Located in the UK, this procurement falls under goods, specifically within the scale models, exhibition equipment, museum services, and museum-exhibition services categories. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 13 May 2026, and interested parties are invited to submit information by 5 June 2026. The contract is planned to start on 1 December 2026, lasting until 31 May 2028, with an estimated value of £350,000 to £420,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the production of animatronic models and exhibition equipment. Companies with expertise in museum services can also find this contract advantageous. The engagement process aims to assess the suitability of potential suppliers, which could lead to long-term collaboration with a prestigious institution. Enterprises capable of delivering high-quality scale models that enhance museum exhibits are encouraged to participate and leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and visibility within the cultural sector.

## Notice

We are seeking information from experienced producers of animatronic dinosaurs to help us assess suitability for potential projects. Please note that these projects are still in early research/planning phases so contract values and dates are estimates and may vary once further information is known.

### Planning Information

We are seeking information from experienced producers of animatronic dinosaurs to help us assess suitability for potential projects. 
Please complete this short questionnaire https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AX9NVSXNnS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043741-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34999400 - Scale models
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 08:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043741-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043741-2026
  13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AX9NVSXNnS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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