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Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Award

01 May 2026 at 13:15

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum, a public authority in central government, recently completed a procurement process for a showcase contractor to refurbish its fashion gallery (Gallery 40) at its South Kensington location in London. The tender, titled "Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor," involved an open procurement method. The awarded contract, active as of 1st May 2026, was won by Meyvaert NV, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Belgium. The contract period spans from 18th May 2026 to 29th May 2028, with an estimated value of £2,541,963.75 excluding VAT. The project, focusing on museum construction work, aims to enhance the architectural splendour and functionality of the gallery, providing improved access and display capabilities for visitors.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum construction and showcase manufacturing. Companies with expertise in design, manufacturing, and installation of display showcases, particularly those that can provide innovative, value-engineered solutions, are well-suited to participate. The open procedure and the project's focus on quality and sustainability mean that businesses with a track record of delivering high-quality work while adhering to environmental and social values are likely to be competitive. This contract not only offers financial benefits but also a chance to secure a foothold in the heritage and cultural sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the industry.

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Notice Title

Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

Notice Description

We have run a procurement process to appoint a showcase contractor to design, manufacture, deliver and install all the showcases for our new fashion gallery (Gallery 40) at V&A South Kensington. For more information on the scope please see the associated Tender Notice. Please note that the FTS website won't allow us to use an ampersand in the title of the contract, which is why this notice is not titled "V&A Fashion Gallery" like it should be. This is sadly outside of our control. The following organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the V&A. Their role in this procurement was assisting with drafting tender documentation and evaluating tenders. IDK Office Limited - 14762665 - 21A Iliffe Yard, SE17 3QA Lockerdell Consulting Limited - 06533684 - 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE Greenway Associates Limited - 06277346 - Redhill Chambers, RH1 1RJ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: * The negotiation, agreement and instruction of additional works such as internal showcase plinths, display infrastructures and any other additional services and works which may form part of the project scope of works as the project progresses through RIBA 4. * The Showcase Contractor taking the role of Principal Contractor and associated duties following Main Contractor completion. * Service, maintenance and call-out costs subsequent to the expiry of the initial 12 month defect liability period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040572-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,541,963 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 29 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
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
SW7 2RL
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
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEYVAERT

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