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IWM Duxford Hard Runway Repairs and Resurfacing

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:36

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process by the Imperial War Museum, a central government public authority, involved the repair and resurfacing of the hard runway at IWM Duxford. The procurement, titled "IWM Duxford Hard Runway Repairs and Resurfacing," falls under the works category and specifically relates to runway resurfacing. The contract was awarded to LAGAN AIRPORT MAINTENANCE LIMITED, and the process was completed through a direct method, below threshold and without competition. Located in London, with work to be performed at Duxford, UK, the procurement stage has progressed to award status, with key dates including a contract period from 7th July 2026 to 4th September 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and maintenance, particularly those specialising in aviation infrastructure. SMEs like LAGAN AIRPORT MAINTENANCE LIMITED, which has been contracted as the supplier, demonstrate the potential for growth in this sector. Companies with capabilities in runway repair and resurfacing can leverage such opportunities for expansion and partnership within central government projects, benefitting from direct procurement methods that enable a streamlined process without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Title

IWM Duxford Hard Runway Repairs and Resurfacing

Notice Description

The hard runway at IWM Duxford requires repair and resurfacing and the operational readiness platform needs the joints to be cut out and repaired to ensure safety of continued use.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052647-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45235210 - Runway resurfacing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,836 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 2026Today
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAGAN AIRPORT MAINTENANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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