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GB-Cambridgeshire: Marquee Hire for Air Shows at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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18 Jul 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums, a prominent cultural organisation in the UK, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for marquee hire services at IWM Duxford air shows, specifically the Summer Air Show and the Battle of Britain Air Show. The tender falls under the industry category of event services, with an additional classification of cultural event organisation services. The contract value awarded totals £318,815.83 for services expected to commence on 27th April 2025 and conclude on 26th April 2028. The procurement targeted suppliers suitable for cultural events, with a focus on VCSE organisations and those located in the East of England, supporting regional economic opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services and cultural event organisation, offering growth through collaboration with a reputable institution like the Imperial War Museums. Companies with expertise in providing large-scale event infrastructure would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their services whilst contributing to high-profile air shows. Despite being awarded to Buchanan Events Ltd, businesses in similar sectors can potentially position themselves for future contracts and build capacity for accommodating large events, thereby expanding their service portfolios and market reputations.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridgeshire: Marquee Hire for Air Shows at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

The Imperial War Museum is seeking the provision of marquees at IWM Duxford famous air shows namely the Summer Air Show and the Battle of Britain Air Show.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1532eef6-aefe-49d1-965e-6df6a7e6447c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95006898-4df3-49db-8d48-254548cac923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£318,815 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£318,815 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUCHANAN EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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