Scope
Description
We are seeking a creative exhibition designer (option to include lighting design services) who will use vibrant, welcoming, dynamic and sensitive design to tell the story of Manchester, cotton and transatlantic slavery. We will explore the role that enslaved Africans played in Manchester's growth and discuss why this story is relevant to the people of Manchester today, reshaping the narrative of how the textile industry created the world's first industrial city.
This project calls for the expertise of a designer who can demonstrate an ability to produce an exhibition design that works carefully with sensitive subject matter, bringing together archival content and objects, a limited number of thoughtful interactive exhibits and creative commissions to produce an insightful and inspiring visitor experience.
Please refer to the tender documents for further details.
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 1 March 2027
- 1 year, 1 month, 21 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22314000 - Designs
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price + Quality (Option Lighting Services will not scored)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Tenders/Current
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