--- title: "IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS" published: "2025-10-03" --- # IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2.json) ## Summary The Imperial War Museums is managing a procurement process for the construction of a new Fire Engine Shed at IWM Duxford, located in the United Kingdom. This project falls under the category of building construction work, specifically targeting the construction of fire stations and industrial buildings. The tender, numbered FM3472, was initially published on 3rd September 2025, with the tender submission deadline on the 26th of September 2025. The procurement process, conducted as an open competition, aims to complete the construction project by the end of March 2026. Although the tender was active, it was subsequently cancelled on 3rd October 2025 due to changes in scope, programme updates, and procurement approach. This tender represents a significant opportunity for contractors with expertise in constructing operational hubs in heritage-sensitive environments. The project requires ensuring functionality, durability, and low maintenance while maintaining architectural harmony with the historical surroundings. Businesses specialising in building construction, industrial construction, and engineering services may find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged due to the suitability criteria specified. This opportunity allows qualified businesses to collaborate with a central government public authority, enhancing their portfolio with a project commissioned by a reputed institution like the Imperial War Museums. ## Notice Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking tenders from experienced and qualified contractors for the construction of a new Fire Engine Shed adjacent to the existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at IWM Duxford. This facility will serve as a critical operational hub for the IWM's fire response team, supporting rapid deployment, equipment storage, and personnel readiness in a heritage-sensitive and safety-critical environment. The new building must be utility in style, prioritising functionality, durability, and low maintenance, while incorporating architectural features that complement the historic character of the surrounding site. The design must respect key planning constraints, including maintaining unobstructed visual lines from the Visual Control Room and ensuring the new structure does not exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower. Internally, the shed will accommodate three fire vehicles with appropriate spacing and emergency access features, alongside dedicated areas for equipment storage, breathing apparatus servicing, decontamination showers, changing facilities, and a watch room with CCTV integration. External works will include a floodlit vehicle manoeuvring zone, secure access to airfield taxiways, drainage infrastructure, and improved pedestrian pathways. The successful contractor will be expected to manage the project in accordance with airside safety protocols, environmental regulations, and a clean site policy, with works being completed by the end of March 2026. Access Code : KHAN8VJ9RR For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./KHAN8VJ9RR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHAN8VJ9RR ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062284-2025 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £595,833 | | Lots value | £595,833 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS | | Additional buyers | Missing | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings - 45216121 - Fire station construction work - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 3 Oct 2025 at 15:06 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062284-2025 - 3 Sep 2025 at 18:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062284-2025 3rd October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053721-2025 3rd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHAN8VJ9RR - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./KHAN8VJ9RR - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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