Tender

Build Elements for Temporary Sarrut Exhibition

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a contractor to build and install elements for the upcoming "Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army" exhibition. This project falls under the construction work category and is located at the museum's premises in London, UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with all electronic submissions due by 10:00 AM on 12th February 2026. The exhibition is scheduled to run from 7th July 2026 to 21st February 2027, requiring the exhibition structures to be completed by early June 2026. The estimated contract value is £36,000, with £30,000 being the net amount.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction works, particularly those experienced in gallery and exhibition installations. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its below-threshold, open competition procurement method. Companies with strengths in fee management, qualifications, and project team resourcing stand a good chance given the award criteria prioritise these. Competing for this contract could enhance a company’s portfolio in government projects and boost visibility in the cultural sector, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Build Elements for Temporary Sarrut Exhibition

Notice Description

On 7th July 2026 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled 'Drawn on the Western Front: Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army'. The exhibition showcases the drawings of Paul Sarrut, an artist and French liaison officer to the British Army. Sarrut's poignant drawings from the Western Front in the First World War particularly showcased the contribution of Indian soldiers who fought for us and made the arduous journey from Lahore to Marseille and onto the Western Front. The exhibition will be in our smaller focus gallery. The exhibition will run from 7th July 2026 to 21st February 2027 in the 150 sq metre Focus Gallery. A contractor is sought to manufacture and install the gallery structures that constitute all build elements of the Paul Sarrut exhibition, including decorating throughout with the exception of the floor and ceiling. The contractor is also responsible for the removal of the previous Burma gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002304-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hkibblewhite@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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