Firms have until 23 September to apply for York scheme

The Science Museum Group is looking for a lead designer to spearhead its new 拢5m Wonderlab gallery at the National Railway Museum in York.

The scheme will be an engineering-focused interactive gallery designed to appeal to seven to 14-year-olds. 

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The group said: "The overall aim of the Wonderlab project is to deliver a world-leading, engineering-focussed interactive gallery that engages our audiences with engineering and the railways through experience, interactivity and play."

In a contract notice published on the Official Journal, the group said the new facility is part of its 拢50m masterplan to transform the museum.

The masterplan, which was drawn up by a team led by Wilkinson Eyre, is made up of six key areas including both the Wonderlab project and a 拢12m revamp of the museum's Great Hall (pictured).

Firms interested in the Wonderlab scheme have until 23 September to .

At least five firms will be shortlisted three days later.