Notice Information
Notice Title
IWM/2526/GOV/3494: AV Media Design Framework for IWM
Notice Description
This contract covers the setting up of an AV software design framework service across all five public branches of IWM: *IWM London, Lambeth *Churchill War Rooms, Westminster *HMS Belfast, moored in the Pool of London *IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire *IWM North, Salford Quays, Manchester This framework is split into three specific Lots which define the distinct types of AV Media design works required by IWM: *Lot 1 - Sound Design *Lot 2 - Film & Animation *Lot 3 - Interactives Potential Providers are entitled to submit a bid for any of the Lots on an individual basis, any multiple of Lots, or for all three Lots. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Content-management-software-development-services./275XPX47HQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/275XPX47HQ
Lot Information
SOUND DESIGN
The Contractor shall provide sound design services for IWM's branches in London, Cambridge and Manchester. Services will include the design, development, production and delivery of soundscapes and audio tracks for gallery spaces and in-gallery film presentations.
Renewal: An extension will be offered at the discretion of the Client.
FILM AND ANIMATIONThe Contractor shall provide film, video, animation and motion graphics content for IWM's temporary and permanent gallery spaces.
Renewal: An extension will be offered at the Client's discretion.
INTERACTIVE DESIGNThe Contractor(s) shall develop digital interactive experiences for IWM's temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, including touchscreens, projection interactives, sensor based experiences and hybrid digital physical interactives.
Renewal: An extension will be offered at the Client's discretion.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-061497
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009125-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
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- CPV Codes
44176000 - Film
48521000 - Music or sound editing software package
72212783 - Content management software development services
72230000 - Custom software development services
92111200 - Advertising, propaganda and information film and video-tape production
92111300 - Entertainment film and video-tape production
92111310 - Entertainment film production
92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £405,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £405,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 2 Feb 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Mar 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
- 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
- IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SE1 6HZ
- Post Town
- South East London
- Country
- England
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- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009125-2026
2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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