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title: "Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d966"
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published: "2025-11-04"
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# Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d966

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Ipswich Borough Council for the project titled "Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor." This tender falls under the industry categories of exhibition-related construction, electrical installation, and building completion work. The procurement is situated in Ipswich, UK, and is currently at the Tender stage. The process follows an open competition method, with the tender period set to conclude on 6th January 2026 at 11:00 AM. The contract is valued at £3,902,400 gross and is set to commence on 1st February 2026, running until 31st January 2027, with a possible extension to 31st March 2027 if required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in large-scale fit-out projects, including companies specialising in specialist joinery, graphic production, electrical and lighting installations, and audiovisual hardware. The open competition format allows for a broad range of qualified businesses to participate. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public authority projects or those aiming to establish a foothold in the exhibition fit-out industry could greatly benefit from engaging in this opportunity. The award criteria balance price and quality, offering a fair chance for businesses that can deliver both cost-effective and high-quality solutions.

## Notice

This procurement is for a contractor to undertake the Ipswich Museum Exhibition Fit Out works. The works comprise the supply and install of Exhibition fit out works and associated services at Ipswich Museum. The requirements include but are not limited to setworks and specialist joinery (Main exhibition fit out), specialist finishes, graphic production & artwork, showcases (new and refurbishment), physical interactives, audio visual hardware, electrical and lighting

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,252,000 |
| Lots value | £3,252,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 45421000 - Joinery work
- 45451000 - Decoration work
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 08:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2025
  4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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