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title: "Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e12e"
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# Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e12e

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking strategic planning consultancy services for the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester as part of a site-wide planning consultancy framework. This procurement process, initiated by a tender and part of the main procurement category 'services', involves providing needed strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site and ensure a collaborative relationship with Manchester City Council's Planning department. The tender is open and follows an 'open procedure' procurement method. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 7th September 2026. The procurement is designed under a framework agreement without reopening competition, valued at £200,000, and with the contract expected to begin on 31st October 2026, lasting until 30th October 2030. Interested parties should ensure their initial enquiries are submitted by 28th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in architectural, engineering, planning, and building consultancy services, making it particularly attractive to firms specialising in strategic planning and development. The project offers the chance to work closely with a prominent cultural institution and engage in high-profile work that supports local urban development initiatives. Given the focus on strategic advice, businesses with strong expertise in coordinating multi-disciplinary projects and familiarity with local council interactions will find this tender especially well-suited to their capabilities. The tender is also a promising opportunity for growth due to its multi-year contract period and the potential for long-term collaboration.

## Notice

The scope for this appointment will encompass Services required to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Science and Industry Museum Masterplan. The scope of work is to provide strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site. It is not intended to deliver individual planning applications on behalf of individual projects within the programme (these will be delivered via individual project teams). The strategic advice however is intended to support a productive relationship with Manchester City Council Planning department and to ensure a coherent plan is developed regarding site wide planning applications. The Planning Consultant will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the lead design organisations where necessary throughout the course of the programme. This contract will also be used for any other planning queries that arise during the term of the agreement for this site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076172-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076172-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076172-2026
  11th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/

## Provenance

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