Scope
Description
The Science Museum Group wishes to establish an Agreement/Contract for the provision of the detailed design, technical commissioning, installation, and de-rigging of audio-visual systems for the Science Museum Group's Horrible Science exhibition. This will cover:
• The design, installation, commissioning and de-installation at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.
• The installation, commissioning and de-installation at the Science Museum, London.
The Agreement must also include a warranty for the AV control system that remains valid for the full duration of the exhibition across both venues from its opening in Manchester in February 2026 until the close of the exhibition in London in February 2028.
Please refer to the tender documents for further details.
Total value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 5 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price & Quality - details are provided in the ITQ document
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