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title: "IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford"
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# IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e2bb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Imperial War Museums involved the tendering for the removal and replacement of the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford, located in London, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of "Installation of telecommunications equipment" and "Public address systems." Initially active, the tender status was marked complete, with a contract ultimately awarded. The procurement method was open competition below threshold, showing transparency and opportunity for wide participation. Key dates included a mandatory site visit on 2nd December 2025, with the contract period beginning on 6th January 2026 and concluding on 2nd March 2026. The tender award was finalised on 20th January 2026, with Drax (UK) Limited being the successful supplier.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and public address systems, especially those adept in conducting intrusive surveys, designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning new systems. While the awarded supplier, Drax (UK) Limited, is a large enterprise, the initial tender process was open and suitable for SMEs, offering growth potential for smaller businesses willing to compete vigorously on quality, methodology, and cost—criteria essential for awarding this contract. Companies with strong experience, sustainable practices, and effective program capabilities are likely to find similar opportunities beneficial for business expansion.

## Notice

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to remove and replace the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for: - Conducting an intrusive survey of the existing PAVA system; - Designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning a new PAVA system in accordance with the specifications detailed in the tender documents. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit on the 2nd December can be accommodated. Access Code : 2945QJSN89 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008024812

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005131-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | £74,944 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRAX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 48952000 - Public address systems

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005131-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074508-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005131-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074508-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008024812
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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