Scope
Reference
SCM3805M
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.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £150,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 19 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
WH Scott & Son Engineers Ltd
- Companies House: NI014026
Unit 6 16-44 Trench Road,
Mallusk, Newtown Abbey, Northern Ireland
BT36 4TY
United Kingdom
Email: sales@whscottlifting.com
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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