Fabrication and Installation of Interpretation and Wayfinding Elements for Locomotion's Main Hall
Science Museum Group · Awarded contract
AwardedFabrication and Installation of Interpretation and Wayfinding Elements for Locomotion's Main Hall
Awarded 21 Oct 2024
Awarded21 Oct 2024
Value£39,009.00
SupplierM4 UK LTD
AgencyScience Museum Group
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 21 Oct 2024Expired 31 Mar 2025
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Science Museum Group awarded a contract to M4 UK LTD for the fabrication and onsite fit-out of the Main Hall Interpretation and Wayfinding project at Locomotion in Shildon.
The scope included fabrication and installation of 46 vehicle interpretation panels, 6 theme panels, 1 new theme panel, 6 AV housing units, floor vinyls, physical interactives graphics refresh, and wayfinding signage.
The contract also required shop drawings, a prototype of AV housing and vehicle interpretation panel, attendance at design team meetings, and removal and disposal of existing setworks.
The contract value was AUD 39,009.
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