---
title: "Ecommerce 3rd Party Logistics Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2026-08-06"
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# Ecommerce 3rd Party Logistics Provider

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ddf1

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a public authority under central government, is conducting a procurement process for an "Ecommerce 3rd Party Logistics Provider" to support their ecommerce platform. The contract pertains to storage and warehousing services across the United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of GBP 720,000. This procurement is currently in the tender stage following a selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 4th September 2026, with the award period concluding by 16th November 2026. The new contract will commence on 1st July 2027 and will last until 30th June 2030, with potential extensions up to 30th June 2032.

The tender process presents a substantial opportunity for logistics companies, particularly those experienced in managing fulfillment services for ecommerce platforms. Businesses specializing in storage and warehousing services could significantly benefit from engaging in this procurement, particularly if they can deliver high-quality services that align with the values and expectations set by the Science Museum Group. This opportunity is suited for businesses that can handle complex logistics and ensure seamless customer experiences, supporting the museum’s aim to enhance revenue generation and visitor engagement through ecommerce channels.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group ("SMG") operates a growing ecommerce proposition supporting the sale of products associated with the Science Museum and the National Railway Museum. Ecommerce is an important commercial channel, serving customers throughout the UK and internationally, and contributes to SMG's revenue generation and visitor engagement objectives. SMG's ecommerce platform is operated on Shopify Plus and includes a range of own-brand, exhibition-related, educational and retail merchandise products. The appointed supplier will be required to provide third-party logistics and fulfilment services that support a high-quality customer experience and align with SMG's brand values and service expectations. SMG's current contract is with an external third-party logistics provider for warehousing and fulfilment services. The existing contract expires on 30 June 2027 and SMG is seeking to appoint a provider to support a managed transition and seamless commencement of fulfilment services from 1 July 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two optional extensions of one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074805-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-08-04 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2026 at 13:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074805-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074805-2026
  6th August 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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