ScM Flight Gallery - Lighting Upgrades

Description

The Flight gallery on Level 3 of the Science Museum was originally installed in 1963 and underwent its last major update in 1993. A project is underway for review and minor update to the gallery in 2023. Maintenance upgrades are planned, including lighting upgrades (as per this tender), interpretation updates and accessibility improvements. In terms of content, the main changes will be made to the graphics, interpretation panels and object labels. The layout of the gallery will remain the same, with objects both within cases and on open display remaining in situ. The current lighting has been in place since the last gallery update in 1993 and has only been maintained. As light fixtures and fittings have become obsolete or stopped working these have been allowed to go out of service and so light levels in the gallery have become increasingly low and inconsistent. There are also large windows across the north wall of the gallery, with higher level frosted windows to the north and south so the natural light levels vary significantly throughout the day and with the seasons. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the o…

Official publications

• SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD
  Published: 2 December 2025
• ScM Flight Gallery - Lighting Upgrades - AWARD
  Published: 1 October 2025
• Flight Gallery Improvements - Graphics - AWARD
  Published: 1 October 2025
• Locomotion Exit Surveys 2024-27 - AWARD
  Published: 23 September 2025
• NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD
  Published: 27 August 2025
• Disassembly and Removal of Existing Pallet Racking and Manufacture and Installation of Adjustable Pallet Racking in Hangar L1 - AWARD
  Published: 21 August 2025
• NCC Consolidation Project: Manufacture and Supply of 200 Large Pallets - AWARD
  Published: 21 August 2025
• Horizons Gallery Graphic Designer - AWARD
  Published: 20 August 2025
• Multimedia Guides - AWARD
  Published: 14 August 2025
• SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD
  Published: 1 August 2025

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The submission deadline is 10 December 2023, 18:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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