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IWM/2526/FM/3482: AAM Shading & Door Automation Project at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2025 at 16:05

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AAM Shading & Door Automation Project" at IWM Duxford involves the Imperial War Museums as the buying organisation, located in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the "works" industry category, specifically involving structural steelworks, exterior blinds, and sun protection devices. The procurement method used was an open competition, conducted as a below-threshold process. The most recent stage is the award phase, completed successfully, with Base Structures UK Ltd chosen as the supplier on 5th December 2025. The contract period will run from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, focusing work in the UKH12 region, with a project value totalling £375,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural enhancements, shading solutions, and installation services. It is particularly suited for larger businesses capable of handling comprehensive construction and installation tasks, such as Base Structures UK Ltd, which emerged as the successful bidder. The open competition process also provides an avenue for companies to demonstrate expertise in quality, cost-effectiveness, and project management, with criteria emphasising experience, team strength, risk management, and cost efficiency. This structure creates conducive conditions for businesses within the infrastructure and construction sectors to expand their portfolio and reputation through public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

IWM/2526/FM/3482: AAM Shading & Door Automation Project at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to supply and install a new steel structural framework at the American Air Museum building at IWM Duxford. This will be complemented by the installation of a high-performance mesh shading screen, which will be fixed externally to provide solar protection and enhance the building's aesthetic. The works will require coordination with existing structural elements and adherence to relevant safety and building regulations. Access Code : 4XT9TQ2U88 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999244177

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080750-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

44112310 - Partition walls

44115700 - Exterior blinds

44115900 - Sun protection devices

45223210 - Structural steelworks

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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

BASE STRUCTURES

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