Buyers

Science Museum Group

Science Museum Group awarded 74 contracts between 11 September 2025 and 28 October 2026, to 74 different suppliers. The most common categories were Surveying, architecture & engineering (20 awards), then Sport, culture & leisure (18), then IT, software & telecoms (17). Where a value was stated (13 awards), the median was £221k. 19 of those contracts are due to end in the next 12 months, and it has 8 tenders open to bid now.

Taken from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder contract award notices published between 11 Sept 2025 to 28 Oct 2026. Every row links to the original notice.

Contracts awarded74
Period covered11 Sept 2025 to 28 Oct 2026
Distinct suppliers74
Contract valuesMedian £221k across the 13 awards that state a value
Suppliers named39 of 74 awards

Open to bid now

Small-firm friendly
3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029

Science Museum Group · £108k · Closes 15 Nov 2026

Science Museum Group needs 3D, 2D and lighting design for a temporary exhibition called The Ocean, opening at the Science Museum in 2028 and the Science and Industry Museum in 2029. The scope covers all three design disciplines for the exhibition.
Small-firm friendly
Risk Management and Auditing Services for Legionella and Air Hygiene

Science Museum Group · £150k · Closes 16 Nov 2026

Science Museum Group needs auditing and consultancy services to verify compliance with Legionella management and air hygiene protocols across their sites. The work ensures visitor and staff health and safety through expert verification of existing protocols.
Small-firm friendly
Video Games Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics

Science Museum Group · £100k · Closes 18 Nov 2026

Science Museum Group wants fit-out services and graphics for a Video Games Exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford. The contract covers physical build-out and graphic design work.
Small-firm friendly
NRM Posters Exhibition - Setworks

Science Museum Group · £45k · Closes 20 Nov 2026

The Science Museum Group wants a contractor to build and install the main setworks for a posters exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York. The exhibition focuses on iconic poster design.
Small-firm friendly
Heritage Airframe Surveys

Science Museum Group · £40k · Closes 20 Nov 2026

The Science Museum Group needs surveys of 13 historic aircraft stored in two hangars at their Swindon site. The work involves assessing structural safety and identifying hazards on static aviation exhibits.
Small-firm friendly
Early Years Experience ”Hey Duggee’s Big Day Out“ Experience Designer

Science Museum Group · £70k · Closes 20 Nov 2026

The Science Museum Group wants a designer to create a Hey Duggee-themed early years experience for the Science and Industry Museum, opening in 2028. The role covers 3D and 2D design, with optional lighting design services.
Small-firm friendly
Masterplan Feasibility Visioning Architect

Science Museum Group · £100k · Closes 24 Nov 2026

The Science Museum Group is looking for an architect to lead feasibility and visioning work. The contract value is £100,000.
Small-firm friendly
Hangar Door Like-for-like Replacement Science and Innovation Park

Science Museum Group · £1.0m · Closes 27 Nov 2026

Science Museum Group is replacing existing hangar doors at hangar D4 on a like-for-like basis. The contract covers supply and installation.

What they buy

Surveying, architecture & engineering 20 awards
Sport, culture & leisure 18 awards
IT, software & telecoms 17 awards
Construction & building works 12 awards
Business & professional services 11 awards
Furniture, equipment & supplies 7 awards

Contracts awarded

Video Games Exhibition - New Films and Animations
28 Oct 2026 · ends 27 Jan 2027

Awarded to Tinmouse Animation Studio Ltd
SMG SECURITY SERVICES (Light Touch Regime)
26 Oct 2026 · £50m · ends 31 Mar 2032

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Railway Museum Great Hall Road Repairs Contractor
22 Oct 2026 · ends 21 Sept 2028

Awarded to Vertex Construction & Civil Engineering Ltd
Business Travel Management Solution 2027
21 Oct 2026 · £4.2m · ends 24 Jan 2030

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics
21 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Mar 2028

Awarded to MER Services Ltd
LEAD DESIGNER: EXHIBITION AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER SPACE POD GALLERY SCIENCE MUSEUM LONDON
20 Oct 2026 · £180k · ends 21 Nov 2030

Awarded to Studio Wignall and Moore
SIM Shop Upgrade Works
19 Oct 2026 · ends 20 Nov 2026

Awarded to JOHNSTON SHOPFITTERS UK LIMITED
Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
15 Oct 2026 · £240k · ends 1 Nov 2030

Awarded to THE PLANNING LAB LIMITED
IMAX Escalator Refurbishment
14 Oct 2026 · ends 13 Oct 2027

Supplier not named in a form we publish
TOMORROW GALLERY AV Hardware Integrator
14 Oct 2026 · ends 30 Apr 2027

Awarded to CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Hybrid Meeting Room Support
9 Oct 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2027

Awarded to BECHTLE LIMITED
Tomorrow Gallery Display Cases
1 Oct 2026 · ends 26 Nov 2026

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Tomorrow Gallery - Futures Art Commission: Animal Minds
30 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2029

Awarded to Jingo Juice Ltd T/A Marshmallow Laser Feast (‘MLF’)
SIP Site Wide Drainage Survey
30 Sept 2026 · ends 23 Oct 2026

Awarded to LANES GROUP LIMITED
Sound Design and Recording Services - Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition
29 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2027

Awarded to Call & Response Studios ltd
MEP Survey Station Building at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester
16 Sept 2026 · ends 31 Dec 2026

Awarded to Moutnain Earth Developments Ltd
Brand licensing software 2026
10 Sept 2026 · ends 30 Sept 2029

Awarded to DEPENDABLE RIGHTS LIMITED
West Hall Goods Lift Construction
2 Sept 2026 · ends 21 Jun 2027

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Wonderlab Interactive Exhibit Makers (Group 1), The Science and Industry Museum
24 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Aug 2028

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Railway Museum Great Hall Road Repairs QS Service
24 Aug 2026 · ends 19 Jul 2028

Awarded to Appleyard & Trew LLP
Winter Maintenance Services
19 Aug 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2029

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Exhibition Design Services for Technicians Gallery Science and Industry Museum
18 Aug 2026 · ends 31 Aug 2029

Awarded to D.H.A. DESIGN SERVICES LIMITED
Serendipity Arts Festival London 2027 Project Manager
10 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Jun 2028

Supplier not named in a form we publish
Acoustic Upgrade – Study, Welcome Building and Main Office
3 Aug 2026 · ends 30 Jul 2026

Awarded to 2601 Creative Print
Engineering Insurance Inspections
30 Jul 2026 · £44k · ends 30 Sept 2029

Supplier not named in a form we publish

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