Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bee-25eb-73e2-ab79-48765364b2dc/starring-scotsman-exhibition-fabrication awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Starring Scotsman Exhibition Fabrication [Science Museum Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/science-museum-group) Estimated value £38,064 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 14 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Project Starring Scotsman is a temporary exhibition and will take place in the museum's purpose built special exhibition space from 27 February - 19 June 2016. The exhibition will explore the celebrity and profile of the world's most famous locomotive. Why is Flying Scotsman famous and how has that fame manifested itself? What is it about Flying Scotsman that has made it a celebrity, capturing the imagination of generations worldwide? The museum is looking for a company to work with the Exhibition Designers for Starring Scotsman, Underwood & Co., to construct the exhibition structures and realise the 3D design. ### Budget ### An indicative budget of GBP 45,000 The indicative budget excludes Value Added Tax. ### Programme ### KEY MILESTONES AND INDICATIVE DATES Off-site construction 21 December 2015 - 29 January 2016 On-site construction 4 February 2016 - 18 February 2016 Exhibition opens 25 February 2016 ### Exhibition closes 19 June 2016 De-installation complete 24 June 2016 ## CPV classification Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e731d2f9-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Science Museum Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/science-museum-group) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project) [Norwich City Verges Mowing 2026 · Norse Eastern Ltd · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fd9-70eb-b920-a66dc3e661e1/norwich-city-verges-mowing-2026) [Gwasanaethau Toeau - Gwaith cyfalaf wedi'i gynllunio ac atgyweiriadau ymatebol / Roofing Services - Planned capital works and responsive repairs · Denbighshire County Council · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6094-72b9-928b-5c887e7ceea4/gwasanaethau-toeau-gwaith-cyfalaf-wedii-gynllunio-ac-atgyweiriadau-ymatebol) [Repair of St Michaels and All Angels Church Wall · Aylsham Town Council · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-6316-7235-8948-8f108b3da399/repair-of-st-michaels-and-all-angels-church-wall) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works)