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title: "ROG First Light Exhibitions Orrery Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce61"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# ROG First Light Exhibitions Orrery Contractor

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce61

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum is conducting a public procurement process to secure an Orrery Contractor for the ROG First Light Exhibitions at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This tender falls under the museum-exhibition services industry category and involves the development, engineering, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of kinetic and interactive mechanical models of the solar system. The procurement process is in the tender stage, following a two-stage competitive flexible procedure. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 21st August 2026 and the end of the enquiry period on 14th August 2026. This opportunity is open to contractors who wish to engage in on-site and off-site coordination with exhibition designers and other contractors. The location specified for work is in London, with the contract expected to commence on 15th March 2027 and conclude on 17th July 2028.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services and those with expertise in engineering and fabricating interactive exhibits. With a substantial contract value estimated at £155,000, it suits entities capable of delivering high-quality technical outputs. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs, given the emphasis on technical quality and commercial competitiveness, which weighs 60% and 40% respectively in the award criteria. Engaging in this project allows businesses to establish or strengthen ties with an esteemed cultural institution in central government and to participate in a high-profile project that can enhance their portfolios and visibility in the sector.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to secure an Orrery Contractor to deliver orreries at various points of the Royal Observatory Greenwich site, as part of the ROG First Light Project. The Orrery Contractor will be responsible for the development, engineering, fabrication, installation and commissioning of two orreries (mechanical models of the solar system) across the ROG, both kinetic and interactive. The Contractor's responsibilities will include elements of Contractor Design as well as coordination with exhibition designers and other contractors, both off-site and on-site. 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./FA79DWW9GC To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FA79DWW9GC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068038-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2027 - 17 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,000 |
| Lots value | £155,000 |
| 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

- 20 Jul 2026 at 07:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068038-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068038-2026
  20th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FA79DWW9GC
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./FA79DWW9GC
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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