Scope
Description
The Science Museum Group presents the universe of Horrible Science as a brand-new exhibition. Visitors will explore the Solar System through a series of experience-led spaces packed with opportunities to get hands-on, curious and playful, in an environment that feels delightful, welcoming and distinctly aligned with the Horrible Science brand.
The exhibition will be curated by SMG, working closely with Lion TV, the BBC and Scholastic. It is scheduled to open at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM), Manchester in February 2026 and will then tour to the Science Museum (ScM), London in March 2027.
We are seeking an interactive exhibit maker to create up to seven interactive exhibits for the Horrible Science exhibition that will help deliver an imaginative, playful and dynamic setting for adults, families and school groups.
Details are in the attached ITQ pack.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £96,350 excluding VAT
- £115,620 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
9 September 2025
Contract dates
- 9 September 2025 to 30 January 2028
- 2 years, 4 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
AIVAF LIMITED
1 Orgreave Close
SHEFFIELD
S13 9NP
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01142889111
Email: julie@aivaf.com
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
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