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GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2026 at 11:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Watford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works" project, focusing on enhancing the Watford town hall facilities. This project, classified under the museum construction work industry category, aims to provide new museum galleries and other shared spaces, contributing to the cultural and sustainability objectives of the Council. The awarded contract, valued at £1,547,729.62, is based in the East of England and follows a restricted procedure within a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st May 2026 and the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and ending on 2nd February 2028.

This tender opportunity creates avenues for businesses specialising in construction and fit-out projects, particularly those with experience in cultural or exhibition sectors, to engage with public sector contracts. The Council mentioned that small or medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract suitable, suggesting an openness to competitive pitches from varied business scales. Businesses focused on delivering functional, environmentally sustainable solutions may find substantial growth potential by aligning with Watford's sustainability and cultural enhancement goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works

Notice Description

Museum of Watford - Exhibition Fit Out Tender The proposal for the Museum of Watford looks to update the town hall facilities and strengthen the cultural connections within Watford; this includes providing new museum galleries, a suite of shared spaces between the council and museum, a cafe, retail space, multi-purpose space and community gallery, learning space, resource and staff rooms. The overarching objective for this project is to create a space that is not only functional and safe, but also enhances the visitor experience and preserves the integrity of the exhibits, ensuring that the solutions implemented represent the best value for money, and help the Council meet it's net zero and environmental sustainability objectives. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2989653-a0d2-447f-b7e7-ea9ca897b8c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,547,729 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,547,729 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARCON FIT-OUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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