--- title: "IWM/2526/Dux/3497: Air Show Traffic Management at IWM Duxford - 2026 Season" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS" published: "2026-02-16" --- # IWM/2526/Dux/3497: Air Show Traffic Management at IWM Duxford - 2026 Season Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654be.json) ## Summary The Imperial War Museums invites tenders for "IWM/2526/Dux/3497: Air Show Traffic Management at IWM Duxford - 2026 Season," seeking a contractor for traffic flow and car parking operations at IWM Duxford, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the traffic control services industry category. The process is currently at the tender stage, with key upcoming dates including the end of the enquiry period on 2 March 2026 and the closing date for tender submissions on 9 March 2026. The appointed contractor will manage operations for the Duxford Summer Air Show, scheduled on 4th and 5th July 2026, and the Battle of Britain Air Show, scheduled on 12th and 13th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, allowing businesses to engage electronically in submission via the Delta eSourcing portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in traffic control and management to grow by collaborating with a renowned heritage institution, the Imperial War Museums. Companies with a background in managing large-scale public events or national air shows could be well-positioned to deliver the required high standards of service. The awarded contract, valuing up to £90,000, offers potential for SMEs to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio by ensuring seamless traffic operations for prominent events. The collaborative nature of the contract allows businesses to engage closely with IWM's management team, enhancing professional growth and networking within the public authority sector. ## Notice Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to appoint an experienced and reliable contractor to manage all aspects of traffic flow and car parking operations in support of the IWM Duxford Events Programme. Effective traffic management and car parking are essential components of the visitor experience and play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Duxford Air Shows and Flying Days. As the first and last point of contact for our customers, these services must be delivered to a consistently high standard, ensuring a smooth, safe, and positive experience for all attendees. To support the Duxford Air Show season, IWM intends to procure a specialist car parking management company to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all traffic and parking services required. The current air show programme includes two major weekend air shows and the Flying Days series, with the proposed 2026 dates as follows: - Duxford Summer Air Show - Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026 - Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show - Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with the IWM management team, contributing to planning processes and attending operational meetings as required. Meeting schedules will be agreed mutually following contract award to ensure effective communication and seamless integration into wider event operations. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visits offered in the tender documentation can be accommodated. Access Code : 44W84Q2TX3 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Traffic-control-services./44W84Q2TX3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44W84Q2TX3 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 16 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | £75,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63712700 - Traffic control services - 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services ## Release History - 16 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013791-2026 16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44W84Q2TX3 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Traffic-control-services./44W84Q2TX3 - 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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