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title: "GB-Cambridgeshire: Marquee Hire for Air Shows at IWM Duxford"
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# GB-Cambridgeshire: Marquee Hire for Air Shows at IWM Duxford

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1532eef6-aefe-49d1-965e-6df6a7e6447c

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums, a prominent cultural organisation in the UK, has completed the awarding stage of a procurement process for marquee hire services at IWM Duxford air shows, specifically the Summer Air Show and the Battle of Britain Air Show. The tender falls under the industry category of event services, with an additional classification of cultural event organisation services. The contract value awarded totals £318,815.83 for services expected to commence on 27th April 2025 and conclude on 26th April 2028. The procurement targeted suppliers suitable for cultural events, with a focus on VCSE organisations and those located in the East of England, supporting regional economic opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in event services and cultural event organisation, offering growth through collaboration with a reputable institution like the Imperial War Museums. Companies with expertise in providing large-scale event infrastructure would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their services whilst contributing to high-profile air shows. Despite being awarded to Buchanan Events Ltd, businesses in similar sectors can potentially position themselves for future contracts and build capacity for accommodating large events, thereby expanding their service portfolios and market reputations.

## Notice

The Imperial War Museum is seeking the provision of marquees at IWM Duxford famous air shows namely the Summer Air Show and the Battle of Britain Air Show.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95006898-4df3-49db-8d48-254548cac923 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £318,815 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £318,815 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BUCHANAN EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95006898-4df3-49db-8d48-254548cac923

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95006898-4df3-49db-8d48-254548cac923
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=966952857
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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