Scope
Description
The NHM is looking to appoint design consultants to help us delivery our vision for a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be responsible for the development, design and specification of the exhibition. They will lead the creative team to deliver the brief. They will be required to determine the infrastructure requirements for the exhibition space and to coordinate with the Lead Architect for their integration. The 3D and 2D Exhibition Designer / Exhibition Lead Designer will be expected to coordinate all exhibition consultants to the delivery of the coordinated exhibition project, whether sub-contracted to them or appointed directly by the Museum.
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Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 1 August 2027
- 2 years, 26 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79930000 - Specialty design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Tenderers should possess relevant experience, demonstrated by on-going and historical contract information. This must include:
•3D and 2D exhibition or gallery designs integrated into a permanent gallery in a Listed Building with high visitor traffic.
•Display of collections in exhibition or gallery designs.
•Integration of multi-media exhibits/interactives in exhibition or gallery designs
•Projects which show an understanding of working with and for young people and children
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 April 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Natural History Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBJ-4723-MZPX
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government