--- title: "Myth and Reality Build Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Myth and Reality Build Tender Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e26e9d6-4d99-44a4-b765-0a7dbd1fc6aa.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum is seeking an experienced contractor for the "Myth and Reality Build Tender" project, which falls under art gallery, exhibition centre, and museum construction work. This tender is for the construction and decoration of a temporary exhibition space of approximately 306 square metres, located in London (SW3 4HT). The procurement is in the tender stage, with a deadline for tender submissions on 3rd March 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract period is set from 5th March 2025 to 12th May 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £100,000. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in museum or exhibit construction. It offers a substantial business growth opportunity by allowing companies to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile cultural setting. The scope of work includes manufacturing and constructing gallery structures, wall finishing, and painting—excluding the floor and ceiling—which requires a contractor with a nuanced understanding of museum environments. Engaging in this project could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and reputation within the cultural and public sector construction industry. ## Notice On 1st July 2025 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled "Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria". The exhibition examines the role of military art in disseminating information to the public and influencing public opinion before the introduction of mass photography. The Victorian period saw a great deal of military reforms and changing attitudes to soldiers, which is reflected in the stylistic approach to the artwork. The exhibition showcases the Museum's Lady Butler collection and also shines a light on the female artists who recorded the military, but whose contributions were overlooked. There are a number of high-profile loan items from the Royal Collection on display. The exhibition will run from 1st July 2025 to 1st November 2026 in the new, Temporary Exhibition space which is approx. 306 sq metres. A suitably experienced contractor is sought to manufacture and construct the gallery structures, making good walls and decorating throughout, with the exception of the floor and ceiling which will not be painted. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a555c65-1cd6-4b01-b29a-6fbf0907b8fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Mar 2025 - 12 May 2025 | | 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 | NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW3 4HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212311 - Art gallery construction work - 45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a555c65-1cd6-4b01-b29a-6fbf0907b8fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a555c65-1cd6-4b01-b29a-6fbf0907b8fc 3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7989b79d-6910-4f42-b84b-86859eeabfa4 Tender Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1da2f23b-79ab-4324-b660-a987acaadd58 Annex F ## Notice URLs - http://www.nam.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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