Tender

Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Ipswich Borough Council for the project titled "Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor." This tender falls under the industry categories of exhibition-related construction, electrical installation, and building completion work. The procurement is situated in Ipswich, UK, and is currently at the Tender stage. The process follows an open competition method, with the tender period set to conclude on 6th January 2026 at 11:00 AM. The contract is valued at £3,902,400 gross and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, running until 31st January 2027, with a possible extension to 31st March 2027 if required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in large-scale fit-out projects, including companies specialising in specialist joinery, graphic production, electrical and lighting installations, and audiovisual hardware. The open competition format allows for a broad range of qualified businesses to participate. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public authority projects or those aiming to establish a foothold in the exhibition fit-out industry could greatly benefit from engaging in this opportunity. The award criteria balance price and quality, offering a fair chance for businesses that can deliver both cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

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Notice Title

Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor

Notice Description

This procurement is for a contractor to undertake the Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit Out works. The works comprise the supply and install of Exhibition fit out works and associated services at Ipswich Museum. The requirements include but are not limited to setworks and specialist joinery (Main exhibition fit out), specialist finishes, graphic production & artwork, showcases (new and refurbishment), physical interactives, audio visual hardware, electrical and lighting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d966
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

45421000 - Joinery work

45451000 - Decoration work

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,252,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,252,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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