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Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

SMG seeks to appoint a skilled and experienced Main Contractor to provide services including high-quality fabrication, graphics production, installation and deinstallation of the temporary exhibition titled Manchester Cotton and Transatlant…

Awarded to MER Services Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

Cydnabod: A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Welsh Government have awarded a 5 month contract to support the launch, final development, and delivery of the first year of the Cydnabod Scheme, a recognition programme for local and independent museums in Wales, managing the application p…

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Hire of 'Wind in the Willows' Art/Sculpture Installation

Royal Armouries Museum · Central government · delivery region not published

Hire of 'Wind in the Willows' art/sculpture trail during financial year 2027/28. Event will run from July -September 2027.

Awarded to Wild in Art

Tomorrow Gallery - Futures Art Commission: Animal Minds

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of a digital art commission for a large screen-based display in the Futures zone of the Tomorrow Gallery.

Awarded to Jingo Juice t/a Marshmallow Laser Feast

• Museum services

Sound Design and Recording Services - Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of sound design services, including the development and delivery of the overall exhibition soundscape and voiceover recording services for the Science Museum Group’s Manchester Cotton and Tra…

Awarded to Call & Response Studios ltd

• Museum services
• Museum-exhibition services
• Sound recorders
• +2

Wonderlab Interactive Exhibit Makers (Group 1), The Science and Industry Museum

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The Science and Industry Museum’s new Wonderlab gallery will be a vibrant, awe-inspiring spectacle at the heart of the world’s first industrial city. Dynamic, social and multisensory, it will celebrate the wonder of science and invite every…

Awarded to Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions · 5 awards

• Museum-exhibition services
• Museum services

Wonderlab Gallery 2D Graphic Designer at Science and Industry Museum

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

This is an exciting time for the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) to embark on the development of Wonderlab, following the success of Wonderlab at the Science Museum (ScM) in London, the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM) in Bradford…

Awarded to All Around Design

• Museum-exhibition services
• Graphic design services
• Museum services

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +2

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The Museum is seeking to appoint a consultant to perform a comprehensive access evaluation of the new galleries and their suite of accessible resources. Please see Appendix 1 - Sound and Vision Access Evaluation Brief for more information.

Awarded to Sick in the City CIC

• Design consultancy services
• Research consultancy services

25117 Mould remediation in Cambridgeshire Archive

Cambridgeshire County Council · Local authority · East of England

The Authority is seeking a specialist and established Provider, with the proven track record and expertise of the remediation of mould from archival materials held by Cambridgeshire County Council. The materials are of historical and eviden…

Awarded to MAX COMMUNICATIONS LTD

• Preservation services of historical sites
• Library and archive services
• Museum services

Exhibition Design Consultancy

Royal Armouries Museum · Central government · Yorkshire and the Humber

The Royal Armouries Museum established an Agreement for the provision of Lead Design Consultant (LDC) services for RIBA Stages 2-7 with a twelve-month Defects Period, for the Armed with Hope & Understanding project. CONTRACT STRUCTURE: This…

Awarded to ZMMA LIMITED

• Architectural design services
• Building installation work
• Construction supervision services
• +9

NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Natural History Museum has announced important transformations of its internal spaces ahead of its 150th anniversary. As part of these transformation, the popular Dinosaur Gallery and other ground floor galleries will be restored and th…

Awarded to Haworth Tompkins Ltd

• Architectural and related services
• Art gallery construction work
• Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• +5

Audience Testing - General Admission Online Ticketing

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

As part of the General Admission Online Ticketing Project, the Science Museum Group (SMG) will be updating the way general visitors book tickets across our museum website. As part of this, SMG wishes to appoint a Supplier to test an early v…

Awarded to One Further Limited

• Museum services
• Data services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +1

Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project

Monmouthshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

The Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works project aims to deliver an engaging, interactive visitor experience through a series of interpretive exhibits. This initiative is part of a broader heritage interpretation strategy led by Monmouthshi…

Awarded to The Hub Build Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• Museum services
• +1

Museum Retail Purchases - Nature Planet

Bristol City Council · Local authority · South West England

The purchasing of retail goods for resale by BCC.

Awarded to Nature Planet

Additions to racking at Staffordshire History Centre

Staffordshire County Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Procurement of additional shelving, end panels and dividers for racking installed in new strongrooms at Staffordshire History Centre.

Awarded to Bruynzeel Storage Systems Limited

Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

Procurement of build and graphics for Eurovision Exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.

Awarded to Lucidblack Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

Specialist Relocation of Museum Artefacts within the Borough of Enfield

London Borough of Enfield · Local authority · Greater London

The Museum Artefact store is being relocated from Enfield Business Centre to Bowes Road library to facilitate the sale of Enfield Business Centre. Due to the nature of items being moved, a specialist company is needed to pack and move all t…

Awarded to Momart Ltd

PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services

Torbay Council · Local authority · South West England

Hosting services for Torquay Museum, dedicated to Torquay’s history and heritage to care for its collections and provide associated public educational services and learning opportunities.

Awarded to Torquay Museum Trust

Horrible Science Fitout Services: Stinky Space Exhibition

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

This contract is for full fitout services for the Horrible Science exhibition, including fabrication, installation and deinstallation.. The exhibition will comprise of different components including partition walls, exhibition setworks, dis…

Awarded to Hadley Interiors Ltd

• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• Museum services
• Museum-exhibition services

Procurement of Standing with Giants D-Day installation - 'For Your Tomorrow - The People's Tribute'

Royal Armouries Museum · Central government · delivery region not published

Procurement of a large scale remembrance art installation to go on display from 22nd October - 25th January 2026 £75000 excluding VAT £90000 including VAT

Awarded to Standing with Giants

SMG Board Effectiveness Review 2025

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The Group has the legal status of a non-departmental public body (and is recognised as an exempt charity), operating within the public sector but at arm’s length from its sponsor department, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sp…

Awarded to Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP (T/A Bates Wells)

• Corporate governance rating services
• Performance review services

Tomorrow Gallery Digital Work Packages - Lot 3 - Instant Expert Animations

Science Museum Group · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

SMG wishes to award a single contract, or multiple contracts for the provision of JWST motion graphics and animations (Lot 1), CRISPR Interactive (Lot 2), and Instant Expert animations (Lot 3) for Tomorrow Gallery at the Science Museum (the…

Awarded to BOTTLETOP DESIGN LIMITED, Clay Interactive Limited · 3 awards

• Museum-exhibition services

Interactive Exhibits for Horrible Sciences Exhibition

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

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, i…

Awarded to AIVAF LIMITED

• Museum-exhibition services
• Museum services

Dundee Heritage Trust - 100 Years of the RRS Discovery

National Oceanography Centre · Scotland

To mark the 100th anniversary of the RRS Discovery, arrangements have been made for a public event hosted at the museum in Dundee. The museum will provide the venue and deliver a programme aligned with its existing operations and curatorial…

Awarded to Dundee Industrial Heritage SCIO

Turner Corn Dryer Dismantling NCC

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the dismantling of the Turner Corn Dryer for movement and pallet storage at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park, Hangar 2. (the “Agreement”). Please see Section 2: S…

Awarded to Crozier Fine Arts

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

THE PROVISION OF HERITAGE DISPLAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2025 IN RUTLAND

Rutland County Council · Local authority · East Midlands

To develop and deliver a narrative-driven digital experience based on the Rutland Sea Dragon (Ichthyosaur), discovered at the Anglian Water site in Rutland, one of the most complete and significant prehistoric marine fossils ever found in B…

Awarded to Bloc Digital Ltd

Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Orkney Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services – Vikings Projects – for the new galleries.

Awarded to Rocketbox Design

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

ROG First Light Formative Evaluation of Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programme Strands

National Maritime Museum · Greater London

ROG First Light Formative Evaluation of Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programme Strands

Awarded to Santra Consulting Ltd.

• Museum services
• Evaluation consultancy services

National Museums Scotland - Memorial Pole Deinstall and Transport

National Museums Ireland · Scotland

The National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage specialist contractor(s) with experience delivering similar projects to deinstall and move a Memorial Pole from the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street, Edinburgh to the…

Awarded to Mtec · 2 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Collections review for nationally sponsored cultural organisations and independent and local museums

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Wales (Cymru)

The aim of the contract is to deliver a 12 month review to improve collections management, reduce costs for cultural organisations, support decarbonisation of collections storage, and improving access for researchers and the public. The est…

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

• Research services
• Economic research services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +8

National Museums Scotland - Beyond the Little Black Dress - Exhibition Transport

National Museums Scotland · Scotland

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage one or two Contractors to carry out specialist museum shipping for the collection and return of objects for the exhibition Beyond the Little Black Dress. The objects should arrive at the National M…

Awarded to Momart Ltd · 2 awards

• Museum services

Glazed Display Cases and Plinths

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER · Education · North West England

The supply and installation of glazed display cases and plinths for the South Asia Gallery, a first floor gallery in a two-storey, purposely-designed new build extension to the existing Manchester Museum to showcase the South Asian and Brit…

Awarded to Glasshaus Displays Ltd

• Exhibition equipment
• Museum services

DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project

Department for Communities · Central government · Northern Ireland

DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project - National Museums NI’s (NMNI) aim to upgrade their storage infrastructure which will improve access to the collection. This can be achieved by the purchase of conservation and mu…

Awarded to STORAGE SYSTEMS LIMITED

• Preservation services of exhibits
• Archive shelving
• Library and archive services
• +10

Provision of Collections Decant Service for Birmingham Museums Trust

Birmingham Museums Trust · West Midlands

Birmingham Museums Trust seeks to procure the services of a suitably skilled and experienced contractor to undertake the packing and transportation of collections from Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (‘BMAG’) to three off-site locations, be…

Awarded to Momart Ltd · 2 awards

• Museum services

Provision of Museum Collections Storage Service for Birmingham Museums Trust

Birmingham Museums Trust · West Midlands

Birmingham Museums Trust has procured the safe & secure storage of dedicated fine art; including approximately 1000 paintings (maximum) and 75 wooden crates of 3D and 2D items. Storage is required for a period of up to 24 months (30 January…

Awarded to Momart Ltd

• Museum services

Provision of Scapa Flow, Museum Exhibition Build and Fit Out

Orkney Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council (“the Authority”) has a requirement for suitably experienced and qualified contractors to build and fit out the Scapa Flow Museum (“the Museum”) exhibition infrastructure working to prepared design plans.

Awarded to Marcon Fit-Out Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Museum construction work
• Museum services
• +1

The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection

Kingston Upon Hull City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Hull City Council (The Authority) invites qualified and interested suppliers to tender for the packing, transporting, storage and return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection. The authority is conducting the procurement using an open EU pr…

Awarded to Constantine Ltd

• Museum services
• Museum-exhibition services

Faith Museum

The Auckland Project · North East England

The Auckland Project (TAP) are inviting tenders from Multi Disciplinary Design Teams to deliver the exhibition design for the Faith Museum. The Team will provide the following services for the exhibition fit out under one contract: - Lead E…

Awarded to Studio MB Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
• Design consultancy services
• +9