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IWM/2627/CNC/3506: Collections Care Framework for IWM

Imperial War Museums(buyer)

Published
Published 13 August 2026
Deadline
Closed 14 September 2026

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Overview

Imperial War Museums is inviting providers to submit a Procurement Specific Questionnaire for a two-year Collections Care Framework agreement (with one-year extension option) worth £687,500, divided into three lots: Art Conservation, Textiles, and Collections Care Work including condition surveys. Shortlisted providers will be invited to submit full tender responses; the submission deadline for the PSQ stage is 14 September 2026.

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  • 3 live opportunities · 29 awarded contracts

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PHRL-5691-LLXM

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Lots (3)

  • Lot 1 – Art Conservation

    This Lot covers conservation services for artworks and associated items, including assessment, treatment, preparation for display or storage, and related reporting. Services may include work on a range of art collection materials and supporting components, delivered in accordance with agreed conservation standards and project requirements.

    £375,000
  • Lot 2 - Textiles

    This Lot covers conservation services for textile collection items, including assessment, treatment, preparation for display, storage or movement, and related reporting. Services should support the long-term care and preservation of textile objects in line with agreed conservation standards and project requirements.

    £137,500
  • Lot 3 – Collections Care Work

    This Lot covers collections care services that support the assessment, monitoring, documentation and reporting of collection items. Services may include condition surveys, loan-related checks and other collections care activities required to inform preservation, access, movement or display decisions.

    £175,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Under evaluation
Category
Services
Estimated value
£687,500
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 August 2026
Questions by
7 September 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Library, archives, museums and other cultural servicesMuseum services

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    13 August 2026

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