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title: "Object Mount Making Ipswich Museum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c76"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# Object Mount Making Ipswich Museum

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c76

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Object Mount Making services at the Ipswich Museum. The procurement process, categorised under 'works', falls within the industry for construction work for art and cultural buildings, specifically concerning display cases. This opportunity is being managed as an open competition below the threshold, and interested candidates can submit their tenders via the Suffolk Sourcing portal where full documentation is accessible. The submission deadline is set for 25th March 2026 at 11:00 am, with the enquiry period concluding on 17th March 2026 at 2:00 pm. The project is located in Ipswich, UKH14 region, with the contract expected to begin on 6th April 2026, continuing for a year until 5th April 2027, with a possible six-month extension.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in display cases and museum or gallery infrastructure. With a budget of £232,000, businesses can expect competitive returns, especially as the award criteria weigh heavily on pricing (60%) alongside quality (40%). Companies that have a proven track record in art and cultural building projects would be well-positioned to compete. Participation can enhance a firm's portfolio and establish relationships within public sector procurement, offering further growth opportunities in future projects.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of Object Mount Making - Ipswich Museum This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 25th March 2026 @ 11:00am. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 17th March 2026 @ 14:00 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017053-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,000 |
| Lots value | £232,000 |
| 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 | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39171000 - Display cases
- 45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 16:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017053-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017053-2026
  25th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.suffolksourcing.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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