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title: "IWM London Temporary Exhibition Build - Principal Contractor"
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# IWM London Temporary Exhibition Build - Principal Contractor

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58cef2b8-83f6-48fe-95a3-60cf7bf1bc13

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums is looking for a Principal Contractor to lead the construction of a temporary exhibition in London titled "Spies, Lies & Deception." The exhibition, showcasing a multimedia display, is set to open in late September 2023. The contract, valued at £225,000 GBP, will start on May 22, 2023, and end on September 29, 2023. The procurement method is open, with a tender submission deadline of May 2, 2023.

This tender opportunity for the museum construction work in London presents a chance for contractors specialised in museum construction to showcase their expertise. Businesses in the construction industry, particularly those with experience in multimedia displays for exhibitions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The timeline for the project allows for efficient planning and execution, offering growth opportunities for businesses in the specified industry category.

## Notice

IWM London is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to lead the works to build its next major temporary exhibition, opening in late September 2023. Spies, Lies & Deception which will explore the role of deception in conflict. Spies, Lies & Deception will be a multi-media display showcasing IWM's extensive collection including, film, photography, objects, and artworks, alongside with some key loans. The exhibition will occupy three of the museum's special exhibition galleries at Lambeth Road; D36, D30 and D-East.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d40d766-f9f6-4160-9d31-a503d7177acc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d40d766-f9f6-4160-9d31-a503d7177acc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d40d766-f9f6-4160-9d31-a503d7177acc
  31st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-construction-work./2635V57HK9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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