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IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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Award

21 Jan 2026 at 10:06

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Imperial War Museums involved the tendering for the removal and replacement of the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford, located in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of "Installation of telecommunications equipment" and "Public address systems." Initially active, the tender status was marked complete, with a contract ultimately awarded. The procurement method was open competition below threshold, showing transparency and opportunity for wide participation. Key dates included a mandatory site visit on 2nd December 2025, with the contract period beginning on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 2nd March 2026. The tender award was finalised on 20th January 2026, with Drax (UK) Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and public address systems, especially those adept in conducting intrusive surveys, designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning new systems. While the awarded supplier, Drax (UK) Limited, is a large enterprise, the initial tender process was open and suitable for SMEs, offering growth potential for smaller businesses willing to compete vigorously on quality, methodology, and cost—criteria essential for awarding this contract. Companies with strong experience, sustainable practices, and effective program capabilities are likely to find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Title

IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to remove and replace the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for: - Conducting an intrusive survey of the existing PAVA system; - Designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning a new PAVA system in accordance with the specifications detailed in the tender documents. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit on the 2nd December can be accommodated. Access Code : 2945QJSN89 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008024812

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005131-2026
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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

48952000 - Public address systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£74,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
27 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAX (UK

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