---
title: "Apollo Mission Simulator Fit Out Main Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0782c9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Science Museum Group"
published: "2026-10-07"
---

# Apollo Mission Simulator Fit Out Main Contractor

Buyer: Science Museum Group  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0782c9

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking a main contractor to carry out fit-out works for its Apollo Mission Simulator Gallery. This is a construction project for an exhibition building, focused on preparing the gallery to house the simulator. The work is for the Science Museum in London. The requirement is a single package of works rather than separate specialist lots, so the opportunity is centred on delivering the gallery fit-out as a main contractor.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The tender set an enquiry deadline of 27 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC and a submission deadline of 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The estimated value is £700,000 excluding VAT (£840,000 including VAT). The contract period is scheduled to run from 4 December 2026 to 4 August 2027. The procurement is arranged as one lot. The award basis is described by reference to the tender documents, which contain the evaluation criteria.

This opportunity is suited to construction contractors able to take main-contractor responsibility for fitting out a gallery in a museum setting. Firms whose work includes construction or fit-out for exhibition buildings will find the subject matter relevant. The requirement is a single package of works, so suppliers should consider whether their organisation can take on the overall gallery fit-out rather than only an isolated component. The project’s scale and planned delivery period may be relevant when assessing capacity and suitability.

## Notice

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Fit Out Main Contractor works for the Apollo Mission Simulator Gallery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094784-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2026 - 4 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings
- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2026 at 14:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094784-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094784-2026
  7th October 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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