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IMAX Escalator Refurbishment

Science Museum Group · Public body

In brief

Science Museum Group is looking for suppliers for lift and construction work (London).

The estimated value is £105,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, starting 9 October 2026.

Bids close at 9am, Monday 28 September 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, Tuesday 22 September 2026
Bids by: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 12 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The proposed project is the refurbishment of a single escalator within the Science Museum, London that provides access to the IMAX Cinema. In addition, the escalator contractor will undertake the role of Principle Contractor under the CDM (2105) Regulations. Further details can be found in the tender documents.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £105,000 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, Tuesday 22 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 9am, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

14 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086810-2026

About the buyer

Science Museum GroupLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for lift

Arrow Lift Engineers Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Science Museum Group

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From notice 086810-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.