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title: "IWM London - Level 5 Decant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058b50"
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buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM"
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# IWM London - Level 5 Decant

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058b50

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "IWM London - Level 5 Decant" was managed by the Imperial War Museum, a public authority under the central government located in London, UK. This contract, which falls under the services category specifically focused on museum services and preservation of historical sites, involved a specialist conservation and technical support project. The project involved decanting a variety of display objects from Level 5 at IWM London. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, starting on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 28th November 2025. The award was made to PLOWDEN & SMITH LIMITED, an SME situated in Mitcham, UK. The contract was signed on 30th September 2025 and was valued at a gross amount of £29,450.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in museum conservation and related technical services. Companies that offer expertise in handling and preserving historical artefacts can benefit significantly by delivering niche conservation solutions. Additionally, given the project's specific geographical focus on London, businesses with local knowledge or operations within the vicinity may have a logistical advantage. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could leverage this contract to bolster their portfolio in government contracting and build relationships within the public sector's museum and cultural service departments.

## Notice

Specialist conservation and technical support for decanting the wide variety of objects held on display on Level 5 at IWM London.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084256-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,585 |
| Contracts value | £24,542 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLOWDEN & SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 11:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084256-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 12:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050185-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 12:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050180-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084256-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050185-2025
  20th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050180-2025
  20th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://plowden-smith.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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