Award

V&A East Phase 4 FF&E

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2025 at 08:22

Award

09 Sep 2025 at 13:15

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2025 at 09:31

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has concluded the procurement for Phase 4 of their Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) packages at the V&A East Museum in Stratford. The procurement process, designated under the title "V&A East Phase 4 FF&E," was conducted using an open procedure and has reached the award stage. The contract, awarded to WAGSTAFF BROS., LIMITED, encompasses the design, supply, and installation of furniture across both front and back of house areas, with a 12-month warranty included. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on furniture, and the contract period runs from 6 October 2025 to 14 March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £114,684.98, and the process complies with the legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers in the furniture industry. Businesses that specialise in comprehensive design and installation services and possess the capacity to deliver on large contracts are ideally suited to compete in such tenders. The open nature of the procurement method ensures fair competition, allowing capable businesses to engage with a prestigious buyer such as the Victoria and Albert Museum. The focus on quality in the award criteria highlights the opportunities for businesses that emphasise innovation and craftsmanship, aligning with the museum's goal to celebrate creative opportunity and global contemporary culture.

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Notice Title

V&A East Phase 4 FF&E

Notice Description

The V&A has appointed a supplier for the design, supply and installation of Phase 4 of their Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ("FF&E") packages at the V&A East Museum in Stratford. Areas in scope include both front and back of house, as set out in the specification, and the contract includes a 12 month warranty period. V&A East is dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change. Working directly with the voices that are shaping global contemporary culture, V&A East will bring the V&A collection and archive to life in new ways, celebrating making in all its forms and opening up new possibilities and discoveries for everyone.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063112-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£95,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£95,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 14 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@vam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAGSTAFF BROS.,LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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