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title: "Permanent Exhibition Showcases for a new exhibition at IWM Duxford"
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# Permanent Exhibition Showcases for a new exhibition at IWM Duxford

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d7aeb42-8985-41a4-8fb0-cb5e1c6aba46

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking suppliers for the design, production, and installation of three permanent showcases for their Second World War Immersive Space: Crew Room exhibition at IWM Duxford. This public procurement process, under the industry category of museum-exhibition services, is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure. The contract is valued at 50,000 GBP and is open to businesses globally, including the British Oversea Territories and the UK. The tender process closes on 29th May 2025, with the contract period running from 20th June 2025 to 17th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum and exhibition services to partner with a renowned institution like the Imperial War Museums. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a chance to deliver high-profile work and enhance their portfolios. Companies with expertise in creative design, manufacturing, and installation within the museum sector would be ideal candidates to compete for this contract, potentially fostering business growth through enhanced visibility and reputation in the industry.

## Notice

Imperial War Museums are tendering for a museum showcase supplier to design, produce, deliver and install three permanent, free standing showcases for use in the upcoming Second World War Immersive Space: Crew Room exhibition at IWM Duxford. The proposed programme is outlined in the tender documents. Delivery and installation of the showcases taking place in October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce11239d-ee67-4f7a-834b-b5c6fe61b850 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce11239d-ee67-4f7a-834b-b5c6fe61b850

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce11239d-ee67-4f7a-834b-b5c6fe61b850
  29th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./9UY5NS93GF
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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