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Sitewide Planning Consultancy Framework for Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Science Museum Group

Published: Aug 11, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the culture and heritage and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Museums. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 200,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the culture and heritage sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The scope for this appointment will encompass Services required to ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Science and Industry Museum Masterplan. The scope of work is to provide strategic advice to progress a programme of work across the site. It is not intended to deliver individual planning applications on behalf of individual projects within the programme (these will be delivered via individual project teams). The strategic advice however is intended to support a productive relationship with Manchester City Council Planning department and to ensure a coherent plan is developed regarding site wide planning applications. The Planning Consultant will be required to liaise, collaborate, and coordinate with the lead design organisations where necessary throughout the course of the programme. This contract will also be used for any other planning queries that arise during the term of the agreement for this site.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 076172-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Science Museum Group

Science Museum Group has issued 79 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 076172-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 7, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Science Museum Group in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £200,000 - £200,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.