Tender

Graphics Tender for Temporary Exhibition

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 14:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a qualified graphics contractor to handle the manufacture, printing, and installation of graphic elements for its upcoming temporary exhibition, "Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies." This exhibition will be held at the museum's location in London, England, specifically at the postal code SW3 4HT. It will explore significant historical events around the Burma campaign and highlights the contributions of Indian and African soldiers. The tender is classified under the industry category of "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" (CPV code 92500000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, following an open procedure, with a closing date for tender submissions set for 25th July 2025. The contract period will run from 11th August to 1st September 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for SMEs within the graphics industry, particularly those experienced in museum exhibitions or cultural services. The project requires expertise in creating various graphic elements such as text panels, wallpapers, fabric printing, and object labels. Given the project scope and the National Army Museum's profile as a prestigious cultural institution, businesses with capabilities in high-quality printing and installation services stand to benefit significantly. This opportunity is especially appealing to those who are adept at delivering creative solutions within tight deadlines and with specified budgets ranging from £12,000 to £15,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphics Tender for Temporary Exhibition

Notice Description

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint a suitable, experienced graphics contractor to manufacture, print and install graphics for the National Army Museum's temporary exhibition, 'Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies' which opens to the public on 16th September 2025 and closes 16th April 2026. The exhibition space is 150sq metres. The exhibition will commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the end of the Burma campaign. It will cover the Retreat from Burma in 1942, the resurgence and transformation of the British and Indian armies in India during 1943, as well as the effective campaigns against the Imperial Japanese during 1944-1945. In particular, it will also highlight the role of the Indian soldiers who continued to serve across Southeast Asia long after the end of the Second World War. The Burma campaign is often called the 'Forgotten War' and the Fourteenth Army nicknamed the 'Forgotten Army'. However, the really forgotten aspect of the war are the large numbers of Indian and African soldiers who fought in Burma and the exhibition will explore their contribution. Graphic elements include main text panels, sub-text panels, large scale wallpapers, fabric printing, object labels and facsimilies of some works on paper.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c6dbc2-1ee3-4c63-a317-37019e2030ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936bdf4d-0e3c-4639-bcd7-8ca73c67ee1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 30 days
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
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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