Tender

Permanent Exhibition Showcases for a new exhibition at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking suppliers for the design, production, and installation of three permanent showcases for their Second World War Immersive Space: Crew Room exhibition at IWM Duxford. This public procurement process, under the industry category of museum-exhibition services, is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure. The contract is valued at 50,000 GBP and is open to businesses globally, including the British Oversea Territories and the UK. The tender process closes on 29th May 2025, with the contract period running from 20th June 2025 to 17th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum and exhibition services to partner with a renowned institution like the Imperial War Museums. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to deliver high-profile work and enhance their portfolios. Companies with expertise in creative design, manufacturing, and installation within the museum sector would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract, potentially fostering business growth through enhanced visibility and reputation in the industry.

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Notice Title

Permanent Exhibition Showcases for a new exhibition at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums are tendering for a museum showcase supplier to design, produce, deliver and install three permanent, free standing showcases for use in the upcoming Second World War Immersive Space: Crew Room exhibition at IWM Duxford. The proposed programme is outlined in the tender documents. Delivery and installation of the showcases taking place in October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d7aeb42-8985-41a4-8fb0-cb5e1c6aba46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce11239d-ee67-4f7a-834b-b5c6fe61b850
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Procurement & Resources Officer
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442074165000

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

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