AwardedAwarded 12 August 2026

Exhibition Design Services for Technicians Gallery Science and Industry Museum

Science Museum Group · Central government

In brief

Science Museum Group awarded printing and leisure and events work to D.h.a. Design Services Limited on 12 August 2026.

The notice gives a value of £481,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 19 May 2026.

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What the notice says

At the Science Museum Group (SMG) we are here to inspire futures. Our vision is to ‘think big’ in the delivery of bold, creative galleries and programmes, sharing authentic stories in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The Science and Industry Museum explores how ideas can change the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today. The site is of unique global historic importance, right in the heart of Manchester. SMG has a long and rich history of developing world leading STEM based galleries. With Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery opening at Science Museum in 2022, SMG together with expert partners at the Gatsby Charitable Foundation have spearheaded a step-change in how technical roles are communicated in an interactive environment, inspiring 11–16-year-olds to choose a technical career. The gallery in Manchester will be underpinned by the same strategy and approach, created with a distinct Manchester focus, reflecting the city region’s industries and context. The Science Museum Group is looking to appoint an exhibition design team to deliver the new Technicians galleries at the Science and Industry Museum. The team will coordinate with the (separately appointed) architect who is the Lead Designer.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
D.h.a. Design Services Limited (SME)
15 bids received
£186,355
Awarded 18 May 2026
12 August 2026 to 31 August 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 070965-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 071050-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 045520-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078456-2026

About the buyer

Science Museum GroupLast 12 months

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From notice 070965-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 4 November 2025, last updated 18 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.