Scope
Description
The Science Museum Group (SMG) comprises the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, and Locomotion in Shildon.
This contract is for the provision of Suspended Items Inspections. Installations and Remedials across SMG sites.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two optional contract extensions of 1 year each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 November 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 December 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 October 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Please see tender documents for full details |
Price |
Weighting description
Please see tender documents for full details
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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