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title: "IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford - AWARD NOTICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06074f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford - AWARD NOTICE

Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06074f

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## Summary

The Imperial War Museums, acting as the buyer, have completed their procurement process for the relocation of large museum assets at the IWM Duxford site, a significant heritage location in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited on 20th March 2026, following an open competitive flexible procedure. The procurement focused on services related to specialist logistics for moving historic vehicles, including tanks and locomotives, starting from April 2026. This process forms part of the IWM Masterplan, with relocation being implemented safely in compliance with regulations. The contract period is set from 20th April 2026 to 11th September 2026, with a contract value of £86,127 net.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, transport, and logistics services. The project requires expertise in handling and relocating large, delicate items, ideal for firms experienced in transport and installation services within conservation areas. Companies dealing with museum services and preservation of exhibits could particularly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities. SMEs identified this tender as suitable during the submission stage, although no SME bids proceeded to the final stage in this instance. This initiative can offer significant business growth opportunities, especially those with experience in handling construction equipment, civil engineering machinery, and road transport services, potentially expanding their service portfolio within the heritage and cultural sectors.

## Notice

IWM Duxford, part of the Imperial War Museums (IWM), is a major heritage site and visitor attraction located on a historic airfield. The site includes 38 listed buildings and operates within a conservation area. This project forms part of the IWM Masterplan and involves the relocation of 37 large historic vehicles from one building to multiple locations across the Duxford site. Objects include: *WWII tanks *Cold War tanks *Contemporary armoured vehicles *Locomotives The moves will be phased from April 2026, ensuring safe, damage-free handling and full compliance with all relevant regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026003-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | £110,000 |
| Awards value | £86,127 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | ALLELYS HEAVY HAULAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521210 - Preservation services of exhibits
- 98392000 - Relocation services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 18:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026003-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005457-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026003-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005457-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003750-2026
  16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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