Transport of Amazonia Exhibition Truss System from Manchester to London
Science Museum Group · Awarded contract
AwardedTransport of Amazonia Exhibition Truss System from Manchester to London
Awarded 15 Aug 2022
Awarded15 Aug 2022
Value£11,150.00
SupplierUnusual Rigging
AgencyScience Museum Group
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 4y 2mo ago18d term
Awarded 15 Aug 2022Expired 2 Sept 2022
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Science Museum Group awarded a contract to Unusual Rigging for transport services to move an exhibition truss system from Manchester to London.
The Amazonia exhibition, currently on display at the Science and Industry Museum (SIM), Manchester, includes a square truss system (Eurotruss-FD34) throughout the gallery.
This needs to be transported to the Science Museum, London, for use in another exhibition.
The contract value is £11,150.
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