Tender

Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit out

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 11:55

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30 Jan 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is seeking bids for the "Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit out," a public procurement process classified under construction work (CPV code 45000000). This project focuses on the fit-out of the museum, with an estimated value now amended to £4,100,000 excluding VAT. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 13th March 2025. The contract period will start from 1st May 2025 and end on 30th April 2027. The location for this procurement is Ipswich, within the region of UKH14. This tender follows an open procedure method and allows for electronic and written submissions.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in museum exhibitions and fit-outs. Companies involved in electrical installation, floor and wall covering, decoration, and software and computer systems will find this project well-suited to their expertise. With a significant budget increase, the project offers robust growth potential for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and establish a substantial presence in public sector works. Small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant experience in large-scale fit-outs are especially encouraged to compete.

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Notice Title

Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit out

Notice Description

Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit out

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d76e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005107-2025
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45000000 - Construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45430000 - Floor and wall covering work

45451000 - Decoration work

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
annette.hack@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473433742

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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