Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Science Museum Group · Body governed by public law
- Supplier
- Riley & Son (E) Ltd
- Value
- £57,788.75
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Recreation, culture & sport · Museum services (CPV 92521000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date6 Mar 2025
- Published1 Aug 2025Published 148 days after the contract date
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 machine…
About the supplier
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