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title: "IMAX Escalator Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f8fc"
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# IMAX Escalator Refurbishment

Buyer: Science Museum Group  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f8fc

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is procuring works to refurbish one escalator inside the Science Museum in London, serving access to the IMAX Cinema. The requirement covers escalator refurbishment, installation and repair or maintenance work. The successful escalator contractor must also act as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations. This is a single-site works project focused on restoring and maintaining an existing public-facing escalator rather than supplying a new system. The procurement is managed by the Science Museum Group, a central government public authority. Delivery and the associated construction responsibilities are at the Science Museum in London.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Suppliers had to submit responses electronically through the Science Museum Group Procurement Portal, using the Tender Response Document and a form signed by an authorised representative. Enquiries closed at 17:00 on 22 September 2026, and tender responses were due by 09:00 on 28 September 2026. The contract period is 9 October 2026 to 8 October 2027. The estimated overall value is £105,000 excluding VAT and £126,000 including VAT. The single lot is recorded with the same amounts in AED. Award will use combined weighted quality and price scores, with detailed criteria in the ITT.

This opportunity suits specialist escalator contractors with the technical capability to refurbish, install, repair and maintain an escalator in a busy museum and cinema environment. The appointed contractor will need to take responsibility as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations, so bidders should be able to manage construction health and safety duties and coordinate delivery on site. Relevant experience in escalator refurbishment and work in operational public buildings would be directly applicable. Suppliers must be able to prepare a compliant tender response in the required format, obtain signature from an authorised representative and use the buyer’s electronic Procurement Portal. The quality and price evaluation favours businesses able to demonstrate both delivery capability and competitive pricing.

## Notice

The proposed project is the refurbishment of a single escalator within the Science Museum, London that provides access to the IMAX Cinema. In addition, the escalator contractor will undertake the role of Principle Contractor under the CDM (2105) Regulations. Further details can be found in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086810-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | £105,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 42416400 - Escalators
- 45313200 - Escalator installation work
- 50740000 - Repair and maintenance services of escalators

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2026 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086810-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086810-2026
  14th September 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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