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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £24,750 excluding VAT
- £29,700 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 September 2025
Contract dates
- 10 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services
- 92511000 - Library services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Coda to Coda
138 Kingsland Road
London
E2 8DY
United Kingdom
Telephone: 02077295811
Email: tanya@codatocoda.com
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): 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