Tender

Permanent Exhibition Showcases for a new exhibition at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Tender

29 Apr 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking proposals for the design, production, delivery, and installation of three permanent showcases for the upcoming Second World War Immersive Space: Crew Room exhibition at IWM Duxford, located in Cambridgeshire, UK. This procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open procedure with electronic and written submissions. The tender is classified under "Museum-exhibition services" and is part of the services sector. Interested parties must submit their bids by 29th May 2025, with the contract period running from 20th June 2025 to 17th October 2025. The budget allocated for this project is £50,000. The showcases are expected to be delivered and installed in October 2025, with the selection of the winning bid commencing on 30th May 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in museum exhibition services, especially those who are capable of providing innovative design and high-quality manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority welcomes bids from diverse economic operators. Companies with expertise in creating immersive and engaging display solutions can leverage this chance to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their capabilities to a prestigious institution like the Imperial War Museums. With a focus on high standards and detailed craftsmanship, this tender can facilitate substantial business growth for enterprises equipped to meet these requirements.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9UY5NS93GF

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017777-2025
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
Not specified
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 20259 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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2074165000

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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