Official UK procurement notice
Exhibition Design Services for Technicians Gallery Science and Industry Museum
Authority: Science Museum Group (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionAt the Science Museum Group (SMG) we are here to inspire futures. Our vision is to ‘think big’ in the delivery of bold, creative galleries and programmes, sharing authentic stories in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The Science and Industry Museum explores how ideas can change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today. The site is of unique global historic importance, right in the heart of Manchester.
SMG has a long and rich history of developing world leading STEM based galleries. With Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery opening at Science Museum in 2022, SMG together with expert partners at the Gatsby Charitable Foundation have spearheaded a step-change in how technical roles are communicated in an interactive environment, inspiring 11–16-year-olds to choose a technical career. The gallery in Manchester will be underpinned by the same strategy and approach, created with a distinct Manchester focus, reflecting the city region’s industries and context.
The Science Museum Group is looking to appoint an exhibition design team to deliver the new Technicians galleries at the Science and Industry Museum. The team will coordinate with the (separately appointed) architect who is the Lead Designer.
- How the procedure runs: Stage 1: PSQ Stage 2: ITT
CPV: Designs · Museum-exhibition services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£481,000
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description: Price + Quality
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 4 Nov 2025, 16:13 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Aug 2026, 11:27 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 23 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
SIM3870M- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-070965- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da33Find a Tender
- How it runs
Stage 1: PSQ
Stage 2: ITT
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 19 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 8 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
4 Nov 2025 → 18 Aug 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published352 days ago4 Nov 2025, 16:13 GMT
- Clarification questions by318 days ago8 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadline307 days ago19 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by182 days ago23 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent158 days ago18 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts157 days ago19 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends147 days ago28 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published65 days ago18 Aug 2026, 11:27 BST
Notice history
7 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 4 Nov 2025- Tender notice published4 Nov 2025, 16:13 GMTUK4
- Tender notice published4 Nov 2025, 17:41 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published18 May 2026, 17:17 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 May 2026, 17:17 BST
- Contract signature expected29 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published18 Aug 2026, 11:27 BSTUK7
- Procurement method changed18 Aug 2026, 11:27 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 4 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.H.A. DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED30 Jun 2026 – 29 Jun 2029 | £190,000 | 18 May 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · D.H.A. DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED
- Signed
- 12 Aug 2026
- Value
- £186,355
- Period
- 12 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2029
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15final-stage tenders | 12 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- D.H.A. DESIGN SERVICES LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Where applicable, the information will be made available via the e-procurement portal (link provided above)
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender