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Science Museum Group Security Services

Buyer: Science Museum Group

Published
2 December 2025
Estimated value
£48,000,000
Place of performance
UKC
Lots
1
Notice number
079110-2025
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed68
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Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is conducting this preliminary market engagement exercise in relation to its security services requirements. The Science Museum Group comprises the Science Museum in London, the National Railway Museum in York, Locomotion in Shildon, the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester and the Science and Innovation Park in Wiltshire.   You can find out more about SMG here: https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/about-us The current security contract is held as part of a Consortium with the V&A Museum and Natural History Museum which expires in March 2027. SMG has decided to leave the Consortium and proceed alone for the re-tendering of its security services in early 2026. The contract is expected to be for a duration of 3-5 years with the option of extending for up to an additional three years. The expected contract value is approximately £6m per year (ex. VAT). Service provision will be divided into multiple lots. Exact lot structures are to be agreed but they will be site-based, and it is expected that there will be three or possibly four lots. Bidders will be permitted to bid for one, multiple, or a…

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