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Heritage Airframe Surveys

Science Museum Group · Central government

In brief

Science Museum Group is looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and marketing work (London).

The estimated value is £40,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 30 November 2026.

Bids close at 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 20 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a survey of 13 heritage aviation airframes, assessing structural safety and other hazards. We require surveys of 13 historic aircraft currently stored at the Science and Innovation Park, Swindon. The aircraft are static exhibits only and are stored in two aircraft hangars.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £40,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

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.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 13 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Friday 20 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

29 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 102619-2026

About the buyer

Science Museum GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

A Practice for Everyday Life1 contract
Appleyard & Trew LLP1 contract
Ashdale Engineering UK Ltd1 contract
Bechtle Direct Limited1 contract
Building Design Partnership Limited1 contract

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From notice 102619-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 October 2026.