SCC Spirit Store Container Replacement
The contract covers the design and delivery of a replacement refrigerated, secure Spirit Store container for the Horniman Museum and Gardens’ Study Collection Centre, where organic and biological specimens are preserved in flammable spirits such as denatured alcohol and formalin. The buyer, THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST, operates a public museum, gardens and collection-conservation service, and requires the contractor to develop the Employer’s Requirements into a design and complete the associated works. The scope includes fabrication, construction, delivery, erection and fitting out of the new store, together with site preparation, groundworks, utilities, services, firewall construction and repositioning of other existing storage containers. The estimated contract value is £110,000, with the delivery timeframe not stated in the available details. Works will be delivered at the Study Collection Centre, Old School Close, Greenwich, London SE10 0PG, within the stated UK regions. The critical qualification requirement is the ability to design and deliver the replacement facility, including specialist refrigerated storage, fire-safety infrastructure and associated site works, in accordance with the Employer’s Requirements and drawings.
Buyer: THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £110k
- Bids close: 23 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Lewisham and Southwark
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 30 Oct 2026 to 26 Feb 2027
- Category: Construction work for research buildings (45214600)
From the official notice
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a grade II* listed museum with a world class Natural History, Anthropology and Musical instrument collection. Items in the Horniman Collection when not on display are stored, managed, studied and conserved at the Study Collection Centre (SCC). The existing Spirit Store is a refrigerated container which holds generally organic and biological items which are preserved in vessels of flammable spirit such as denatured alcohol or formalin. The store requires replacement. The Horniman wishes to appoint a contractor to develop their Employer's Requirements into a design and deliver the works for a replacement Spirit Store. The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a grade II* listed museum with a world class Natural History, Anthropology and Musical instrument collection. Set within 16 acres of stunning grounds that also house an Aquarium, Animal Walk and Butterfly House. The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share. Items in the Horniman Collection when not on display are stored, managed, studied and conserved at the Study Collection Centre (SCC), Old School Close, Greenwich, London SE10 0PG. Many items require very particular storage conditions for safety and conservation. At SCC, the existing Spirit Store holds generally organic and biological items which are preserved in vessels of flammable spirit such as denatured alcohol or formalin. Due to the ne...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 23 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £110k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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