SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor

Published date: 28 January 2025

Last edited date: 28 January 2025

Contract summary

Industry

Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 34600000

Rail locomotives and tenders - 34610000

Locomotives - 34611000

Location of contract

SW7 2DD

Value of contract

£0 to £50,000

Procurement reference

IT-492-1447-SIM3544M

Published date

28 January 2025

Closing date

7 February 2025

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

10 February 2025

Contract end date

1 June 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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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 machines to working condition.
- Costed Recommendations: Provide costed and prioritised recommendations for additional repairs or improvements to optimise conservation, performance, and longevity. This will also assist with the Museum's long-term budget planning.
- Engine Sustainability: Inform maintenance, inspection, and operation plans to ensure the engines can be run sustainably for the foreseeable future.

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More information

Links

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/

Additional information on how to apply for this contract

Additional text

You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Catherine Mak

Address

Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DD
United Kingdom

Telephone

01904 686 291

Email

Catherine.Mak@ScienceMuseum.ac.uk

Website

https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

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