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title: "ROG First Light Exhibitions OPITU Setworks Principal Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c310"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# ROG First Light Exhibitions OPITU Setworks Principal Contractor

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c310

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process to find a Setworks Principal Contractor for the Royal Observatory Greenwich First Light Exhibitions OPITU project. Located in London, the project falls under the industry category of museum exhibition services and offers an estimated contract value of £1,170,750. The procurement involves a two-stage, competitive flexible procedure, with an expression of interest deadline set for 6 August 2026. Interested parties can submit inquiries by 27 July 2026, and the award period is due to conclude on 1 March 2027. The main procurement category is services, with the procurement method being open, allowing for diverse participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in exhibition setworks, electrical works, and audiovisual services. The project encompasses comprehensive responsibilities such as fabrication, installation, and commissioning, making it an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in these areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as this project encourages broader participation. The successful contractor will oversee several critical aspects, including mechanical interactives and digital media, thus offering a prestigious partnership with a central government public authority. This could lead to business growth through enhanced reputation and experience in high-profile public projects.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to secure a Setworks Principal Contractor to deliver exhibitions setworks for a suite of new Royal Observatory Greenwich exhibitions across the south of the site ('Our Place in the Universe'), part of the ROG First Light Project. The OPITU Setworks Principal Contractor will required to act as the Principal Contractor for the exhibitions fit-out on the north of the site. The OPITU Setworks Principal Contractor will be responsible for the fabrication, installation and commissioning of the majority of the works for the OPITU Exhibitions across the north of the ROG site. Their responsibilities will include the coordination of drawings, production and on-site coordination of all elements of exhibitions setworks within their scope, i.e.: - exhibition setworks - electrical works - exhibition lighting graphics Their responsibilities will also include the coordination of drawings and on-site coordination of client-direct packages of work including (but not limited to): - exhibitions audio visual hardware - mechanical interactives - digital media - scenic models / metalwork - security The OPITU Setworks Principal Contractor will also be responsible for certain Contractor Design Portions. This will be a two-stage procurement process including a PSQ process from which contractors will be shortlisted. Shortlisted contractors will be invited to Tender. Contractors will be invited to visit site. Full details of the procurement procedure can be found in the procurement documentation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./2EP5D6A6HT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2EP5D6A6HT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062625-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2027 - 14 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,170,750 |
| Lots value | £1,170,750 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 09:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062625-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062625-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2EP5D6A6HT
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./2EP5D6A6HT
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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