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title: "GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works"
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# GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bc006a9-7ae0-432b-8f25-75cb62fa99c1

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## Summary

The Watford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Watford: Museum Fit Out Works" project, focusing on enhancing the Watford town hall facilities. This project, classified under the museum construction work industry category, aims to provide new museum galleries and other shared spaces, contributing to the cultural and sustainability objectives of the Council. The awarded contract, valued at £1,547,729.62, is based in the East of England and follows a restricted procedure within a selective procurement method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st May 2026 and the contract period commencing on 3rd August 2026 and ending on 2nd February 2028.

This tender opportunity creates avenues for businesses specialising in construction and fit-out projects, particularly those with experience in cultural or exhibition sectors, to engage with public sector contracts. The Council mentioned that small or medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract suitable, suggesting an openness to competitive pitches from varied business scales. Businesses focused on delivering functional, environmentally sustainable solutions may find substantial growth potential by aligning with Watford's sustainability and cultural enhancement goals.

## Notice

Museum of Watford - Exhibition Fit Out Tender The proposal for the Museum of Watford looks to update the town hall facilities and strengthen the cultural connections within Watford; this includes providing new museum galleries, a suite of shared spaces between the council and museum, a cafe, retail space, multi-purpose space and community gallery, learning space, resource and staff rooms. The overarching objective for this project is to create a space that is not only functional and safe, but also enhances the visitor experience and preserves the integrity of the exhibits, ensuring that the solutions implemented represent the best value for money, and help the Council meet it's net zero and environmental sustainability objectives. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2989653-a0d2-447f-b7e7-ea9ca897b8c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,547,729 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,547,729 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARCON FIT-OUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2989653-a0d2-447f-b7e7-ea9ca897b8c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2989653-a0d2-447f-b7e7-ea9ca897b8c9
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1048916059
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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