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title: "IWM/2526/FM/3453: \"Plane Sailing\" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction - Hangar 2 at IWM Duxford"
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# IWM/2526/FM/3453: "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction - Hangar 2 at IWM Duxford

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056480

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction at Hangar 2, IWM Duxford, is being conducted by the Imperial War Museums, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The project involves extensive refurbishment work, including structural changes such as a new mezzanine floor and associated installations. This contract, falling under the works category, underwent an open procurement method. The tender began active on 23 July 2025 and reached the award stage on 29 August 2025, with a scheduled contract period from 19 September 2025 to 31 October 2025. The location of this activity is Duxford, within the UKH12 region, reinforcing the site's operational efficiency and infrastructure.

This tender, now awarded to Northern Storage & Interiors Ltd t/a NSI Projects, represents a notable opportunity for businesses within the construction and refurbishment sectors to engage in a historically significant setting. Companies specialising in building installations, completions, and refurbishments, particularly those with expertise in unique or historically significant structures, will find this contract well-suited to their skills. The below-threshold open competition, which attracted bids from small to medium-sized enterprises, demonstrates the accessibility of such projects to a broad range of contractors eager to leverage such opportunities for growth within the public sector contracting landscape.

## Notice

Imperial War Museums (IWM) invites bids from suitably qualified contractors for the execution of internal refurbishment and construction works within Hangar 2 (H2) at IWM Duxford. The scope of works includes internal strip-out, alterations, and the addition of a new mezzanine floor. The project will be delivered in accordance with the Employer's Requirements and includes, but is not limited to: - Design and installation of structural elements including staircases and handrail systems for the new mezzanine floor - Underground drainage works - Construction of a new mezzanine level above the retained ground floor area - Provision of secure storage at first floor level - Fit-out of new office spaces, WC facilities, and a tea-point More detailed information can be found in the tender documents. Access Code: F3PG8XZ3M3 This project represents a key part of IWM's ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and operational efficiency at Duxford. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981337488

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057833-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,333 |
| Lots value | £208,333 |
| Awards value | £208,333 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN STORAGE & INTERIORS LTD T/A NSI PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45453000 - Overhaul and refurbishment work

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057833-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042325-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057833-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042325-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=981337488
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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