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IWM/2627/Exh/3511: IWM Exhibitions Build Framework Agreement

Imperial War Museums(buyer)

Published
Published 21 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 23 September 2026 (3 days left)

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Overview

Imperial War Museums is establishing a three-year framework agreement (with optional one-year extension) for exhibition build contractors to deliver high-quality exhibition works across its estate. The framework is divided into two lots based on project value: Lot 1 for projects under £200,000 and Lot 2 for projects over £200,000, with an estimated combined value of £3 million. The procurement is currently at the Procurement Specific Questionnaire stage, with shortlisted providers to be invited to submit full tender responses.

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  • 3 live opportunities · 29 awarded contracts

    London, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PHRL-5691-LLXM

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Lots (2)

  • Projects valued at under £200,000

    Lot 1 will cover exhibition build services for projects with an anticipated value of under £200,000. Services are expected to include the fabrication, construction, installation, modification, refurbishment and removal of exhibition elements, together with associated project planning, technical coordination, health and safety management, programme management and site delivery requirements, and may occasionally include acting as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, setworks, display cases, plinths, graphics, scenic finishes, props, replicas, AV housings, minor electrical and data cabling coordination, demolition of existing exhibition structures and redecoration of gallery spaces. Providers appointed to this Lot should be capable of delivering smaller-scale or discrete exhibition works efficiently, safely and to an appropriate museum-quality standard.

    £1,000,000
  • Projects valued at over £200,000

    Lot 2 will cover exhibition build services for projects with an anticipated value of over £200,000. Services are expected to include the delivery of more complex, higher-value exhibition build projects, including full exhibition construction, fabrication, installation, coordination of specialist trades, technical development, build programming, construction drawings, site management, health and safety compliance and, where required, acting as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, setworks, display cases, graphics, scenic and specialist finishes, props, replicas, metal fabrication, AV housings, electrical and data cabling coordination, enabling works, demolition of previous exhibition structures and redecoration of gallery spaces. Providers appointed to this Lot should be able to manage larger, more complex programmes of work, coordinate multiple stakeholders and subcontractors, and deliver to the standards required within a public museum environment.

    £2,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Works
Estimated value
£3,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 August 2026
Questions by
16 September 2026
Deadline
23 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Exhibition equipmentConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitionsMuseum construction workMuseum-exhibition services

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  1. Contract Notice

    21 August 2026

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