--- title: "GB-London/Manchester: Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS" published: "2025-02-14" --- # GB-London/Manchester: Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b9e4bbf-7163-4e87-bccd-bf469e4b7fc8.json) ## Summary The Imperial War Museums (IWM) are initiating a public procurement process for "Temporary Exhibition Showcases for IWM London & IWM North." The tender, classified under the industry category of "Museum-exhibition services," seeks a supplier to design, produce, deliver, and install display showcases over the next three years, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions is 12th March 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 1st May 2025 and will run until 30th April 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in museum-exhibition services, exhibition stands, and equipment will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. It offers a sizable contract value ranging between £50,000 and £100,000 and requires the provision of high-standard, versatile display cases with a lifespan of 10 years. The successful company will also have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a prestigious institution like the Imperial War Museums, expanding their portfolio and prestige in the industry. ## Notice Imperial War Museums ("IWM") are tendering for a museum showcase supplier to work with us over the next three years to design, produce, deliver and install display showcases for use across IWM branches. Training is also to be provided for the installation and demounting of the showcases. All display cases must fully meet the specification as detailed in the sections below of IWM's 'Display Case Specification: Collections Management Standards' which is included in the tender documents. In addition, showcases must meet the following criteria: ~ Display cases must have a lifespan of 10 years. ~ Display cases must be able to be incorporated into set works elements of an exhibition, not just used as a stand-alone showcase. ~ The full height showcases must consist of individual units that can either be used as single cases or linked together to provide a larger showcase in a number of configurations to maximise flexibility. ~ ~ The unit size of the full height showcase must be able to take a full size dressed mannequin figure. ~ Where tabletop cases have internal lighting the location of equipment such as lighting projectors, LED drivers and transformers, should be made clear, they must be mounted in a suitably vented compartment external to the sealed showcase. 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/948d6e0e-2290-4537-a076-43493cd7cacf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 39154000 - Exhibition equipment - 39154100 - Exhibition stands - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948d6e0e-2290-4537-a076-43493cd7cacf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/948d6e0e-2290-4537-a076-43493cd7cacf 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London/Manchester:-Temporary-Exhibition-Showcases-for-IWM-London-&-IWM-North/999G67J879 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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