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Collections Hub Racking and Shelving

ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Air Force Museum has concluded a procurement process related to the "Collections Hub Racking and Shelving" project. This procurement involves the supply, delivery, and installation of shelving systems, with the key tasks including the dismantling and re-installation of existing shelving units to be transported from Stafford to Cosford. This project falls under the industry category of warehouse stores construction, with a focus on public authority operations in the government sector. The award notice was issued on 12th November 2025, with a contract period commencing on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026. As part of a below-threshold procurement without competition, the project was awarded to Dexion Material Handling Ltd, trading as CSI, which is based in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses involved in material handling and warehouse construction, including those specialising in shelving and racking solutions. Companies with expertise in logistics and installation of warehouse systems would find this project particularly relevant to their portfolio. The nature of the project, which involves the adaptation and enhancement of existing infrastructure, suggests that businesses equipped with innovative logistical solutions and experienced workforce in relocating and reassembling large storage systems would be well-suited for such opportunities. The project’s geographical scope across various regions of the UK further broadens the business outreach and potential market penetration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collections Hub Racking and Shelving

Notice Description

Supply, delivery and installation of the following: - Dismantle and re-install existing Dexion Impex Shelving (approx 278 Mk3 bays and approx 326 Impex Shelving bays) -Palletise all frames and shelves for transport - Transport palletised materials to new site (Stafford to Cosford) - Upon reinstallation of existing Dexion Impex Shelving, addition of compatible beams and racking to increase height of shelving from 4572mm high to 9525mm high

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213221 - Warehouse stores construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender.returns@rafmuseum.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5LL
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEXION MATERIAL HANDLING LTD T/A CSI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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