Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cdb-473d-710c-82ba-966debf5789e/nrm-railway-firsts-exhibition-fitout

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# NRM Railway Firsts Exhibition Fitout

[Science Museum Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/science-museum-group)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

4 Oct 2024

Deadline

Closed

1 Nov 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The Science Museum Group is looking for a principal contractor to deliver exhibition fitout services for the Railway Firsts exhibition at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York and Locomotion (LCM). This includes fabrication and install of all setworks including 3D, graphics, AV, and any other interpretation.

Railway Firsts will be a temporary exhibition consisting of 12 pop up installations across NRM and LCM, recognising 'firsts' in the rail industry. From the first electric locomotive, to the first fast food train. The new exhibition will provide visitors to the museum with a high-quality, story-driven, meaningful experience. It will raise awareness and pride in the railways and our collection. The exhibition will open in February 2025 and forms part of our wider Festival 2025 programme across both of our museums.

\*\*Please find the further information in the ITT document pack - outstanding documents are an updated drawing pack to replace current Appendix 1. And Appendix 5 - pricing matrix template. we will aim to get these updated documents on the week of 7th of October.

\*\*\*Updated on 8th October 2024: uploaded new Appendix 1, Appendix 5 and 6

Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home)

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## CPV classification

Museum construction work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3317ec50-260f-43a2-abaa-e941396e8954)

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