SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD

Description

The Science Museum Group seeks a supplier to assess the internal details and condition of the historic working machines (HWMs) housed in the Power Hall. A preliminary audit (Stage 1) has already been completed, focusing on identifying the scope of work required for the comprehensive audit (Stage 2). The objective of this project is to perform a series of inspections, as designed by the Museum's historic machinery consultant, to: - Understand the internal details and condition of each historic working machine (HWM). - Assess wear resulting from previous use. - Identify and carry out the remedial work required to restore operability. This work will achieve the following five key outcomes: - Benchmarking: Establish a baseline for monitoring wear and tear over the medium and long term, supporting the ongoing care of the historic machinery. - Unseizing Engines: Free up seized engines where feasible. - Essential Repairs: Identify the critical remedial measures required to return the machines to working condition. - Costed Recommendations: Provide costed and prioritised recommendations for additional repairs or…

Awards

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
• Ages of Invention Gallery Lead Designer, Architect, Exhibition Designer - AWARD
  Published: 13 June 2025

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• Future of Food Exhibition Fit-out Contractor - AWARD — 28 May 2025

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The submission deadline is 7 February 2025, 16:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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