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Published 2 Sept 2026, 09:37 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Ocean Lab Principal Contractor

Official notice

Authority: ROG First Light Exhibitions Scenic Engineering Model Contractor (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdLight touch regime
Sectors: Recreational, cultural and sporting services (92) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Published estimate£100,000£120,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 16 Sept 2026
Contract term 5 moends 2 Apr 2027 · starts 2 Nov 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Ocean Lab

is a more substantial intervention involving the adaptation of the existing gallery to create a new flexible exhibition and learning environment.

The design language is inspired by the aesthetic of a contemporary encouraging experiment and discovery. Using science lab a flexible and sustainable material

palette, selected to enable reuse, adaptation life of the gallery. and reconfiguration throughout

The works include the construction of new walls and exhibition structures, the formation of additional storage areas, the installation of an AV control booth, and

the creation of new display and interpretation spaces. Associated flooring, finishes, services integration and exhibition quality wall surfaces are also included as part of the overall fit

out.

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CPV: Museum-exhibition services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1 5 moPublished value£100,000
Contract period: 2 Nov 2026 – 2 Apr 2027 (5 mo)Value: £100,000 exc. VAT · £120,000 inc. VAT

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Quality: 60%Price: 40%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality of bid: 60%
  • price: 40%
Published award criteria (2)
  • price: Commercial
  • Quality of bid: Technical
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
2 Sept 2026, 09:37 BST
Last source update
2 Sept 2026, 09:37 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-082913
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Museum-exhibition services
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f015 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
16 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

2 Sept 2026 → 2 Nov 2026 · 3 dates
  1. Tender notice published54 days ago
    2 Sept 2026, 09:37 BST
  2. Submission deadline39 days ago
    16 Sept 2026, 17:00 BST
  3. Today
    25 Oct 2026
  4. Contract startsin 7 days
    2 Nov 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    2 Sept 2026, 09:37 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

National Maritime Museum

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PYXN-5596-QWGD Park Row, London, London, SE10 9NFContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender