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24 Jul 2026 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums is seeking a contractor for the demolition of the Land Warfare Hall at the IWM Duxford site in Cambridgeshire. This opportunity is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 12:00 PM on 11th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition categorised under building demolition and earthmoving work, with the project's value estimated at £1,200,000 gross. The contract is set to commence on 6th November 2026 and conclude on 16th July 2027.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in demolition and site preparation who are capable of handling projects of this magnitude. Companies that focus on technical proficiency and cost-effectiveness are well-suited for this tender, particularly those classified as SMEs, as the evaluation criteria emphasise technical and cost evaluations, with a smaller focus on presentation. The opportunity provides a platform for businesses to enhance their portfolio with a prestigious public sector contract in collaboration with a central government authority.

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Notice Title

Land Warfare Hall Demolition Works at Imperial War Museums (IWM) Duxford

Notice Description

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake demolition of the Land Warfare Hall (LWH) building at the IWM Duxford site in Cambridgeshire. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-demolition-and-wrecking-work-and-earthmoving-work./H74T44JW57 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H74T44JW57

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d2f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070154-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Nov 2026 - 16 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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