Tender

GB-London/Manchester: Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) are initiating a public procurement process for "Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North." The tender, classified under the industry category of "Museum-exhibition services," seeks a supplier to design, produce, deliver, and install display showcases over the next three years, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is 12th March 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in museum-exhibition services, exhibition stands, and equipment will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. It offers a sizable contract value ranging between £50,000 and £100,000 and requires the provision of high-standard, versatile display cases with a lifespan of 10 years. The successful company will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a prestigious institution like the Imperial War Museums, expanding their portfolio and prestige in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London/Manchester: Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums ("IWM") are tendering for a museum showcase supplier to work with us over the next three years to design, produce, deliver and install display showcases for use across IWM branches. Training is also to be provided for the installation and demounting of the showcases. All display cases must fully meet the specification as detailed in the sections below of IWM's 'Display Case Specification: Collections Management Standards' which is included in the tender documents. In addition, showcases must meet the following criteria: ~ Display cases must have a lifespan of 10 years. ~ Display cases must be able to be incorporated into set works elements of an exhibition, not just used as a stand-alone showcase. ~ The full height showcases must consist of individual units that can either be used as single cases or linked together to provide a larger showcase in a number of configurations to maximise flexibility. ~ ~ The unit size of the full height showcase must be able to take a full size dressed mannequin figure. ~ Where tabletop cases have internal lighting the location of equipment such as lighting projectors, LED drivers and transformers, should be made clear, they must be mounted in a suitably vented compartment external to the sealed showcase. 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948d6e0e-2290-4537-a076-43493cd7cacf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

39154100 - Exhibition stands

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Procurement & Resources Officer
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
02074165000

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

Further Information

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