Scope
Description
The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide the overall soundscape experience for the Science Museum Group's Horrible Science exhibition due to open February 2026. The soundscape is imagined as a suite of compositions, which will help interpret the theme of each zone for a family audience.
The appointed sound design company will develop a cohesive soundscape across the exhibition's zones, ensuring optimal acoustic conditions and minimal sound bleed. This includes advising on speaker placement, materials, and other relevant audio specifications. The soundscape will support and synchronize with time-based elements such as AV, lighting, and sound-enabled exhibits. The sound designer will collaborate
closely with the exhibition designers, AV integrator, and creative teams to ensure an engaging, immersive visitor experience
Total value (estimated)
- £27,000 excluding VAT
- £32,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 September 2025 to 1 April 2026
- 6 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 August 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 August 2025, 12:59am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
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