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Animatronic Dinosaurs

Natural History Museum · Local or regional public body

In brief

Natural History Museum has announced plans to buy furniture and leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £350,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, starting 1 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for this buyer (from 9 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

We are seeking information from experienced producers of animatronic dinosaurs to help us assess suitability for potential projects. Please note that these projects are still in early research/planning phases so contract values and dates are estimates and may vary once further information is known.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 043741-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

44

Awards

23

Suppliers it has used most for furniture

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From notice 043741-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.