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Armouries in Action Tower

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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04 Feb 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Armouries in Action Tower" project, managed by the Royal Armouries Museum based in Leeds, United Kingdom, has reached the contract award stage. The project involves refurbishing and refreshing interactive exhibits at the Tower of London and falls under the services category focused on museum-exhibition services. The procurement process was completed as of early February 2026, with a contract duration set from January 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This below-threshold procurement was carried out using unknown specifics for the method, highlighting a central government public authority as the buyer.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services to expand their portfolio through high-profile projects. Large-scale enterprises with adept capabilities in concept design, development, prototyping, testing, and installation would have been well-positioned to compete. Although awarded to Unusual Projects, based in York, the process reflects the demand for innovative and large-scale execution skills within the industry, aligning with the Royal Armouries Museum's strategic objectives for interactive refurbishment.

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Notice Title

Armouries in Action Tower

Notice Description

The works are to refurbish and refresh interactives at the Tower of London. The work will happen in two stages - Stage One is valued at PS12,000 ex VAT and PS14,400 inclusive of VAT. It involves concept, design development, Prototype, testing and purchasing. Stage Two is valued at PS48,000 ex VAT and PS57600 inclusive of VAT. It involves build, test and installation. The contract will run between January 2026 and June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNUSUAL PROJECTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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