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    ContractsSound Design and Audio Recording Services for Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition
    Awarded contract

    Sound Design and Audio Recording Services for Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition

    Awarded
    £15.7k
    Published 29 Jun 2026

    SMG invites sound design and voiceover recording services for a major 2027 Manchester museum exhibition exploring cotton history and transatlantic slavery.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 29 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £15.7k
    Published 29 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £15,650
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      17 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CR
      Call & Response Studios ltd
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    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    29 Jun 2026Today17 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Science Museum Group (SMG) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive sound design and audio recording services for the Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition, scheduled to open in March 2027. The scope of work includes: developing and delivering the complete exhibition soundscape that enhances visitor experience and contextualizes historical content; and recording professional voiceover narration for the exhibition. This is an opportunity for audio professionals and sound design specialists to contribute to a major cultural institution's exhibition that explores the history of cotton production and transatlantic slavery. Interested suppliers should have demonstrable experience in museum exhibition sound design, professional audio recording capabilities, and understanding of how sound can effectively communicate sensitive historical narratives. The contract will be awarded based on quality, creativity, technical expertise, and alignment with the exhibition's educational and interpretive goals.

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Call & Response Studios ltd1× · 20%
    2. Seeper Ltd1× · 20%
    3. Meyvaert1× · 20%
    4. Hüttinger Interactive Exhibitions1× · 20%
    5. TACTILE STUDIO1× · 20%

    Across this category, the most active winners are MAGNA VITAE, SUPPORT IN SPORT UK LTD, TRIGGER PRODUCTIONS LTD — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    UK Cabinet Office
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