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Sound Design and Recording Services - Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition

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SIM4127MInternational

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The Science Museum Group has awarded a contract to Call and Response Studios Ltd for the provision of sound design and recording services for the Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition. The scope of work includes the development and delivery of the overall exhibition soundscape as well as voiceover recording services to support the exhibition's opening scheduled for March 2027. The contract, identified by solicitation number SIM4127M, has a total value of 15,650 pounds excluding VAT. The performance period for these services runs from September 25, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

General Info

Call and Response Studios provides sound services for Science Museum exhibition for 15,650 pounds.

Agency

Science Museum Group

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

512240 - Sound Recording Studios

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Call & Response Studios

Documents

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Sound Design and Recording Services - Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition

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PostedSep 29

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AwardedOct 12

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AgencyScience Museum Group

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyScience Museum Group

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Contacts

Orla Gardner

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SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of sound design services, including the development and delivery of the overall exhibition soundscape and voiceover recording services for the Science Museum Group’s Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition, due to open in March 2027.

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