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title: "IWM/2627/Dux/3513: Refurbishment of Hangar 3 North Side Doors at IWM Duxford"
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# IWM/2627/Dux/3513: Refurbishment of Hangar 3 North Side Doors at IWM Duxford

Buyer: Imperial War Museums  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e429

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## Summary

Imperial War Museums is procuring refurbishment works for the north-side doors of Hangar 3 at IWM Duxford. The work concerns a historic First World War building, listed at Grade II*, and is intended to return the doors to operational use so they can support flying partners’ activities. The scope includes repairing and, where necessary, replacing components such as wheels, hinges and runners. The requirement is a works contract covering refurbishment, joinery and conservation-related building work. Delivery will take place at the museum’s Hangar 3 site in Duxford, within an operational public environment. The works must protect the historic fabric of the building and accommodate the museum’s ongoing activities while the doors are repaired.

The procurement has reached tender: Imperial War Museums invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Potential suppliers were required to submit enquiries by 1 September 2026 at 12:00 and offers by 11 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 21 September to 18 December 2026. Its estimated value is £120,000 excluding VAT, or £144,000 including VAT. There is one lot, and the opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Evaluation is based on cost at 30% and quality at 70%: technical installation management 20%, management and organisational experience 20%, programme 10%, team 10% and sustainability 10%. Electronic submission is allowed, using the stated eSourcing response route.

This opportunity suits contractors with demonstrable experience working on historic buildings, particularly timber structures and sensitive refurbishment projects. Suppliers need to manage repairs in a Grade II* listed First World War building, coordinate carefully with the museum and its flying partners, and work safely in a busy public environment. Relevant capability includes assessing and repairing or replacing timber, wheels, hinges, runners, tracks and rollers, with joinery expertise needed for the door works. The appointed contractor will also need to provide final repair details, including the extent of timber replacement and epoxy resin repairs, and justify proposed replacement tracks, rollers and wheels. Strong project management, organisation, programming, team capability and sustainable working practices will be important in the quality assessment.

## Notice

IWM is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the refurbishment of our historic hangar doors in Hangar 3. These are grade II* listed First World War buildings. The works carried out on these buildings must be done with careful sensitivity to the historic fabric and requires careful coordination, adherence to safety standards, and consideration of the operational environment. The scope of works only covers the north side doors of Hangar 3 with the aim to get the doors operational to support the activities of our flying partners. It includes the repair and, where required, replacement of various elements such as wheels, hinges and runners. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit on 25 August can be accommodated. This tender invites Potential Providers with demonstrable expertise with historic buildings and timber and working within a busy, public environment. Please note that these works are subject to listed building consent application conditions (the works generally are approved). Greater Cambridge Planning will require approval of the following: -Final details of Essavian door repairs showing extend of timber replacement and Epoxy resin repairs -Justification for the replacement of tracks, rollers and wheels and details of replacement items. These details we expect to resolve with the appointed contractor and timeline for approval may affect start date onsite. Access Code: NW9C8YU8BR For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Buildings-of-particular-historical-or-architectural-interest./NW9C8YU8BR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NW9C8YU8BR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077496-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 45421000 - Joinery work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2026 at 09:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077496-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077496-2026
  14th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/NW9C8YU8BR
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Buildings-of-particular-historical-or-architectural-interest./NW9C8YU8BR
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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