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IWM/2526/FM/3453: "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction - Hangar 2 at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 15:05

Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction at Hangar 2, IWM Duxford, is being conducted by the Imperial War Museums, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The project involves extensive refurbishment work, including structural changes such as a new mezzanine floor and associated installations. This contract, falling under the works category, underwent an open procurement method. The tender began active on 23 July 2025 and reached the award stage on 29 August 2025, with a scheduled contract period from 19 September 2025 to 31 October 2025. The location of this activity is Duxford, within the UKH12 region, reinforcing the site's operational efficiency and infrastructure.

This tender, now awarded to Northern Storage & Interiors Ltd t/a NSI Projects, represents a notable opportunity for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sectors to engage in a historically significant setting. Companies specialising in building installations, completions, and refurbishments, particularly those with expertise in unique or historically significant structures, will find this contract well-suited to their skills. The below-threshold open competition, which attracted bids from small to medium-sized enterprises, demonstrates the accessibility of such projects to a broad range of contractors eager to leverage such opportunities for growth within the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

IWM/2526/FM/3453: "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction - Hangar 2 at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites bids from suitably qualified contractors for the execution of internal refurbishment and construction works within Hangar 2 (H2) at IWM Duxford. The scope of works includes internal strip-out, alterations, and the addition of a new mezzanine floor. The project will be delivered in accordance with the Employer's Requirements and includes, but is not limited to: - Design and installation of structural elements including staircases and handrail systems for the new mezzanine floor - Underground drainage works - Construction of a new mezzanine level above the retained ground floor area - Provision of secure storage at first floor level - Fit-out of new office spaces, WC facilities, and a tea-point More detailed information can be found in the tender documents. Access Code: F3PG8XZ3M3 This project represents a key part of IWM's ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and operational efficiency at Duxford. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981337488

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057833-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 416 5000

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHERN STORAGE & INTERIORS LTD T/A NSI PROJECTS

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