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IWM/2627/Dux/3513: Refurbishment of Hangar 3 North Side Doors at IWM Duxford

Imperial War Museums

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14 Aug 2026 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Imperial War Museums is procuring refurbishment works for the north-side doors of Hangar 3 at IWM Duxford. The work concerns a historic First World War building, listed at Grade II*, and is intended to return the doors to operational use so they can support flying partners’ activities. The scope includes repairing and, where necessary, replacing components such as wheels, hinges and runners. The requirement is a works contract covering refurbishment, joinery and conservation-related building work. Delivery will take place at the museum’s Hangar 3 site in Duxford, within an operational public environment. The works must protect the historic fabric of the building and accommodate the museum’s ongoing activities while the doors are repaired.

The procurement has reached tender: Imperial War Museums invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Potential suppliers were required to submit enquiries by 1 September 2026 at 12:00 and offers by 11 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 21 September to 18 December 2026. Its estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. There is one lot, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation is based on cost at 30% and quality at 70%: technical installation management 20%, management and organisational experience 20%, programme 10%, team 10% and sustainability 10%. Electronic submission is allowed, using the stated eSourcing response route.

This opportunity suits contractors with demonstrable experience working on historic buildings, particularly timber structures and sensitive refurbishment projects. Suppliers need to manage repairs in a Grade II* listed First World War building, coordinate carefully with the museum and its flying partners, and work safely in a busy public environment. Relevant capability includes assessing and repairing or replacing timber, wheels, hinges, runners, tracks and rollers, with joinery expertise needed for the door works. The appointed contractor will also need to provide final repair details, including the extent of timber replacement and epoxy resin repairs, and justify proposed replacement tracks, rollers and wheels. Strong project management, organisation, programming, team capability and sustainable working practices will be important in the quality assessment.

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Notice Title

IWM/2627/Dux/3513: Refurbishment of Hangar 3 North Side Doors at IWM Duxford

Notice Description

IWM is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the refurbishment of our historic hangar doors in Hangar 3. These are grade II* listed First World War buildings. The works carried out on these buildings must be done with careful sensitivity to the historic fabric and requires careful coordination, adherence to safety standards, and consideration of the operational environment. The scope of works only covers the north side doors of Hangar 3 with the aim to get the doors operational to support the activities of our flying partners. It includes the repair and, where required, replacement of various elements such as wheels, hinges and runners. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit on 25 August can be accommodated. This tender invites Potential Providers with demonstrable expertise with historic buildings and timber and working within a busy, public environment. Please note that these works are subject to listed building consent application conditions (the works generally are approved). Greater Cambridge Planning will require approval of the following: -Final details of Essavian door repairs showing extend of timber replacement and Epoxy resin repairs -Justification for the replacement of tracks, rollers and wheels and details of replacement items. These details we expect to resolve with the appointed contractor and timeline for approval may affect start date onsite. Access Code: NW9C8YU8BR For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Buildings-of-particular-historical-or-architectural-interest./NW9C8YU8BR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NW9C8YU8BR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077496-2026
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

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

45421000 - Joinery work

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 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
Imperial War Museums
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
Postcode Area
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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