Tender

V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:34

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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10 Jun 2025 at 14:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum, located at Cromwell Road, London, has issued a procurement process for the refurbishment of its Fashion Gallery titled "V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor." The project falls under the museum construction industry category and aims to redesign and fit out the permanent fashion gallery. It is an open procedure procurement, with tender submissions invited via the Delta eSourcing system. The procurement process, currently active, involves deadlines for tender submission by 21 July 2025, enquiry period ending on 14 July 2025, and the award period concluding by 11 August 2025. The contract period runs from 18 September 2025 to 28 January 2027, offering an estimated contract value of £5,240,000 excluding VAT.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth in the field of museum construction, particularly for businesses skilled in showcase design, manufacture, and installation. Businesses specialising in structural stability, conservation, and value engineering will be well-suited to compete in this tender, given the requirement for active contribution to design specifications. SME suitability is highlighted, potentially benefiting smaller companies with innovative solutions. The project aims to restore the architectural splendour of the Octagon Gallery, promising further exposure and business opportunities associated with maintaining high standards in world-class venue fittings. Businesses adept at liaising closely with design teams and managing complex, high-value projects will find this tender an attractive prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

Notice Description

The V&A South Kensington is seeking to appoint a Showcase Contractor to design, manufacture, deliver and install all the showcases to the new fashion gallery. Please refer to all the documents issued with this tender which give design intent, specifications (including lighting), dimensions, quantities and requirements. It is expected that the Showcase Contractor will actively contribute to the final design specifications, with particular attention (but not limited to) to minimal framing, gaskets, showcase access, support of AV equipment, conservation, structural stability, economy of production, value engineering, materials and finishes. It is also expected the Showcase Contractor will liaise closely throughout the process with the Consultant Design Team, the V&A Project Team and the Main Contractor. The overall aim of this project is to redesign and fit out the permanent fashion gallery, reclaiming display space by removing the current mezzanine, temporary exhibition area, and shop. This will provide opportunities to enhance the presentation of the collection and provide better access to our collections for our visitors' enjoyment and study. The project will restore the architectural splendour of the iconic Octagon Gallery, transforming it into a world-class venue for housing our fashion collections and staging associated programming. The following organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the V&A. Their role in this procurement is drafting tender documentation and evaluating tenders. Lockerdell Consulting Limited 06533684 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE Greenway Associates Limited 06277346 Redhill Chambers, RH1 1RJ DaeWha Kang Design Limited 09409334 24 Studio 24-4b, E8 2EZ Please note the stated estimated contract value in this notice includes an allowance for potential options. Without options the estimated contract value is PS5,240,000 (excl. VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will have the option for: * The negotiation, agreement and instruction of additional works such as internal showcase plinths, display infrastructures and any other additional services and works which may form part of the project scope of works as the project progresses through RIBA 4. * The Showcase Contractor taking the role of Principal Contractor and associated duties following Main Contractor completion. * Service, maintenance and call-out costs subsequent to the expiry of the initial 12 month defect liability period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018639-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,340,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,340,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 28 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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