Upcoming
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
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 043741-2026
About the buyer
Natural History MuseumLast 12 months
Procurements
44Awards
23Suppliers it has used most for furniture
- Eight Point Eight Ltd1 contract
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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.