Tender

Object Mount Making Ipswich Museum

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 16:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Object Mount Making services at the Ipswich Museum. The procurement process, categorised under 'works', falls within the industry for construction work for art and cultural buildings, specifically concerning display cases. This opportunity is being managed as an open competition below the threshold, and interested candidates can submit their tenders via the Suffolk Sourcing portal where full documentation is accessible. The submission deadline is set for 25th March 2026 at 11:00 am, with the enquiry period concluding on 17th March 2026 at 2:00 pm. The project is located in Ipswich, UKH14 region, with the contract expected to begin on 6th April 2026, continuing for a year until 5th April 2027, with a possible six-month extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in display cases and museum or gallery infrastructure. With a budget of £232,000, businesses can expect competitive returns, especially as the award criteria weigh heavily on pricing (60%) alongside quality (40%). Companies that have a proven track record in art and cultural building projects would be well-positioned to compete. Participation can enhance a firm's portfolio and establish relationships within public sector procurement, offering further growth opportunities in future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Object Mount Making Ipswich Museum

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Object Mount Making - Ipswich Museum This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 25th March 2026 @ 11:00am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17th March 2026 @ 14:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017053-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39171000 - Display cases

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£232,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 6-12 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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