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title: "Hire of Marquee: IWM Duxford Centenary Project"
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# Hire of Marquee: IWM Duxford Centenary Project

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a283a3d8-3364-40e5-ad19-8a14de04fb3c

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museum Trading Company Limited is seeking suppliers for the hire of a marquee as part of the IWM Duxford Centenary Project. The project involves housing an interactive art installation at IWM Duxford located in Duxford, Cambridgeshire (postal code CB22 4QR) from 5 May to 2 October 2017. The tender is currently in the active stage, having a deadline for submission of bids set for 24 March 2017. The total contract value is £50,000, with a minimum requirement of £40,000, and it falls under the CPV category for tents (39522530). Only a single site visit is being offered on 21 March for interested bidders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in event equipment and temporary structures to expand their business offerings. Companies that have experience in large-scale tent installations, particularly those capable of meeting specific artistic and technical requirements, would find this competition well-suited to their capabilities. With the tight timeframe for installation and the high-profile nature of the project, successful bidders could gain significant visibility and enhance their portfolio by collaborating with a reputable institution like the Imperial War Museum.

## Notice

IWM is looking to hire a marquee to house the DX2017 centenary interactive art installation at IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4QR, between 5 May 2017 and 2 October 2017. The marquee will be installed prior to the art installation. The installation will be approximately 7mW x 10mL in size at a height of between 3 and 6m at its highest point, constructed of wood and fabric held around a metal frame and filled with audio electronics and lighting Additional information: Please Note that due to the tight turnaround for this appointment, only 21 March will be offered to visit site. Please contact Alicia Gurney as stated in the Scope of Requirements letter to arrange attendance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae1f654-4865-4068-8a70-664e4a7f3492 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2017 - 2 Oct 2017 |
| 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 MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED |
| 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

### Codes

- 39522530 - Tents

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae1f654-4865-4068-8a70-664e4a7f3492
- 10 Mar 2017 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae1f654-4865-4068-8a70-664e4a7f3492

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae1f654-4865-4068-8a70-664e4a7f3492
  19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65004f64-f582-4f87-87d5-734142b320c7
  Scope of Requirements letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8717a92a-a55e-4618-a815-fdbd46e772ed
  Appendix 1 - Proposed Marquee layout
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7aa965f-8573-492b-a72b-20273199cd84
  Appendix 2 - Specific Site Location
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d385ac32-f074-45d6-bab9-1bc6d70f5af9
  Instruction and Guidelines - Contractors working at IWM

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