Scope
Description
The Science Museum Group is looking to appoint an architect to lead the base build team to deliver the new Technicians galleries at The Science and Industry Museum, Manchester. The appointment will be for the delivery of RIBA Stage 2 initially. If at the conclusion of Stage 2 the project is approved to continue, the Design Team will deliver the base build to completion.
Please refer to the tender document pack for further details.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £343,309 excluding VAT
- £411,971 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
30 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 October 2025
- 0 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 22 October 2025 to 1 November 2029
- 4 years, 11 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
Information about tenders
- 19 tenders received
- 19 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 18 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 18 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Companies House: 02207415
11 Ducie Street, Piccadilly Basin
Manchester
M1 2JB
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bdp.com
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Science Museum Group
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTR-3338-MNPG
The Science Museum
London
SW7 2DD
United Kingdom
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government