# SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Science Museum Group](/buyers/science-museum-group/contract-awards)
- Published: 28 January 2025
- Planned start: 10 February 2025
- Planned end: 1 June 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 33e93fd2-31ad-4b51-ab0a-30489697e9a9-820944
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90729454-b88c-4fff-b00f-13b7a06a3675

## 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\. Additional information: 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33e93fd2-31ad-4b51-ab0a-30489697e9a9-820944)