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    ContractsManchester Cotton and Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics Contractor
    Closed contract

    Manchester Cotton and Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics Contractor

    Contract value
    £300k
    Closed 11 Sept 2026

    Main Contractor needed for complete fit out and graphics delivery of a temporary slavery history exhibition at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum, including fabrication, production, installation and deinstallation.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 18 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £300k
    Closed 11 Sept 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 11 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£300,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      11 Sept 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 11 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    18 Aug 2026Today11 Sept 2026

    Brief

    SMG is seeking a Main Contractor to deliver comprehensive services for the Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. The contractor will be responsible for high-quality fabrication, graphics production, installation, and deinstallation of this temporary exhibition. This is a full-service opportunity covering design implementation, manufacturing of display materials, on-site installation, and eventual removal. The successful contractor should have proven experience in museum exhibition fit-out, temporary installations, and graphics production. Responsibilities include coordinating with the client, managing project timelines, ensuring quality standards, and delivering a professional exhibition space that effectively communicates the historical narrative of cotton and transatlantic slavery.

    Track record

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    Thin record

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    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e6af
    SM
    Buyer
    SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
    Sector
    Construction