Award

IWM London - Level 5 Decant

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 11:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

20 Aug 2025 at 12:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 Aug 2025 at 12:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IWM London - Level 5 Decant" was managed by the Imperial War Museum, a public authority under the central government located in London, UK. This contract, which falls under the services category specifically focused on museum services and preservation of historical sites, involved a specialist conservation and technical support project. The project involved decanting a variety of display objects from Level 5 at IWM London. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The award was made to PLOWDEN & SMITH LIMITED, an SME situated in Mitcham, UK. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025 and was valued at a gross amount of £29,450.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in museum conservation and related technical services. Companies that offer expertise in handling and preserving historical artefacts can benefit significantly by delivering niche conservation solutions. Additionally, given the project's specific geographical focus on London, businesses with local knowledge or operations within the vicinity may have a logistical advantage. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio in government contracting and build relationships within the public sector's museum and cultural service departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IWM London - Level 5 Decant

Notice Description

Specialist conservation and technical support for decanting the wide variety of objects held on display on Level 5 at IWM London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084256-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,585 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£24,542 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oclifford@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLOWDEN & SMITH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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