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title: "IWM/2526/FM/3482: AAM Shading & Door Automation Project at IWM Duxford"
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# IWM/2526/FM/3482: AAM Shading & Door Automation Project at IWM Duxford

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cf77

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "AAM Shading & Door Automation Project" at IWM Duxford involves the Imperial War Museums as the buying organisation, located in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the "works" industry category, specifically involving structural steelworks, exterior blinds, and sun protection devices. The procurement method used was an open competition, conducted as a below-threshold process. The most recent stage is the award phase, completed successfully, with Base Structures UK Ltd chosen as the supplier on 5th December 2025. The contract period will run from 5th January 2026 to 31st March 2026, focusing work in the UKH12 region, with a project value totalling £375,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in structural enhancements, shading solutions, and installation services. It is particularly suited for larger businesses capable of handling comprehensive construction and installation tasks, such as Base Structures UK Ltd, which emerged as the successful bidder. The open competition process also provides an avenue for companies to demonstrate expertise in quality, cost-effectiveness, and project management, with criteria emphasising experience, team strength, risk management, and cost efficiency. This structure creates conducive conditions for businesses within the infrastructure and construction sectors to expand their portfolio and reputation through public sector collaborations.

## Notice

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to supply and install a new steel structural framework at the American Air Museum building at IWM Duxford. This will be complemented by the installation of a high-performance mesh shading screen, which will be fixed externally to provide solar protection and enhance the building's aesthetic. The works will require coordination with existing structural elements and adherence to relevant safety and building regulations. Access Code : 4XT9TQ2U88 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999244177

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080750-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | £375,000 |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | BASE STRUCTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 44112310 - Partition walls
- 44115700 - Exterior blinds
- 44115900 - Sun protection devices
- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080750-2025
- 20 Oct 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066585-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080750-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066585-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=999244177
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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