There are currently 9 open public tenders in recreational, cultural and sporting services in London. The next deadline is 2 Nov 2026, and 1 close within a week. 9 state an estimated value, together £3.1m (median £100,000). Most active buyers: Science Museum Group (4), Natural History Museum (2). Most in demand: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.
Updated 30 Oct 2026.
| Deadline within 7 days | 1 |
| Deadline in 8–30 days | 7 |
| Deadline in more than 30 days | 1 |
| Estimated value under £100k | 4 |
| Estimated value £100k–£1m | 3 |
| Estimated value £1m–£10m | 2 |
| Estimated value over £10m | 0 |
| No value stated | 0 |
Largest tender: Gallery 33 - Principal Contractor Exhibition Fit-Out – Natural History Museum, £1.5m, deadline 1 Dec 2026.
Most active buyers: Science Museum Group (4), Natural History Museum (2), London Borough of Croydon (1), British Film Institute (1), British Council (1).
Croydon is looking for a supplier to provide the Norbury Railway Bridge Art Commission LBC Regeneration will run a two-stage EOI process and procure/select an artist - SELECTED Please submit your expression of interest by email PrideinPlace@croydon.gov.uk
View official noticeThe BFI National Archive has used a bespoke software to track activity on collections items since 2011. This system has reached end-of-life and is no longer fit for purpose. The BFI National Archive needs a software which enables us to request and track…
View official noticeSMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of 3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services. 3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Video Games Exhibition Fit-out services and Graphics at the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM), Bradford. Please see Appendix 2 Specification for more information.
View official noticeBritish council is looking for a Curator / Producer for Human-Nature Showcase for Malaysia. Human-Nature will be the theme of the 2027 UK MY Spotlight
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a survey of 13 heritage aviation airframes, assessing structural safety and other hazards. We require surveys of 13 historic aircraft currently stored at the Science and Innovation Park,…
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to deliver the main setworks as part of an exhibition about iconic posters at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York
View official noticeThe Collection Store Refurbishment (CSR) Project forms part of both the wider NHM Unlocked Programme and NHM 150th Anniversary Campaign Programme, which supports: -The internal moves of 11 million specimens -The moves of 28 million specimens to our new…
View official noticeIn September 2027, we will open a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences - aged 4-7 years old - and their adults. This brand-new gallery will be a place where visitors…
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