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Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics

Awarded to MER Services Ltd

Science Museum Group(buyer)

Published
Published 18 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 15 September 2026

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Overview

Science Museum Group is seeking a main contractor to deliver fabrication, graphics production, installation and deinstallation services for the Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition, a temporary exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The estimated contract value is £300,000 with a submission deadline of 11 September 2026.

Contracting authority

  • 9 live opportunities · 51 awarded contracts

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PDTR-3338-MNPG

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£300,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
18 August 2026
Questions by
8 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Museum construction workLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesMuseum servicesMuseum-exhibition servicesServices furnished by professional organisations

Award outcome

Awarded value
£300,000
Award date
13 October 2026
Contract period
27 September 2026 → 31 March 2027
Contract length
6 months
Winner
  • MER Services Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2027.

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About the winner

MER Services Ltd

Based in
Stourbridge
Public contracts won
3
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 87% above the median.

Science Museum Group in the last 12 months

50

contracts awarded, worth £54,514,772 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 October 2026

  2. Tender Update

    7 September 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    18 August 2026

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