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IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed

Imperial War Museums · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:41.

Opportunity overview

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking tenders from experienced and qualified contractors for the construction of a new Fire Engine Shed adjacent to the existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at IWM Duxford. This facility will serve as a critical operational hub for the IWM’s fire response team, supporting rapid deployment, equipment storage, and personnel readiness in a heritage-sensitive and safety-critical environment. The new building must be utility in style, prioritising functionality, durability, and low maintenance, while incorporating architectural features that complement the historic character of the surrounding site. The design must respect key planning constraints, including maintaining unobstructed visual lines from the Visual Control Room and ensuring the new structure does not exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower. Internally, the shed will accommodate three fire vehicles with appropriate spacing and emergency access features, alongside dedicated areas for equipment storage, breathing apparatus servicing, decontamination showers, changing facilities, and a watch room with CCTV integration. External works will include a floodlit vehicle manoeuvring zone, secure access to airfield taxiways, drainage infrastructure, and improved pedestrian pathways. The successful contractor will be expected to manage the project in accordance with airside safety protocols, environmental regulations, and a clean site policy, with works being completed by the end of March 2026. Access Code : KHAN8VJ9RR For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Building-construction-work./KHAN8VJ9RR To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/KHAN8VJ9RR

Classification

  • CPV45210000 — Building construction work
  • CPV45213250 — Construction work for industrial buildings
  • CPV45216121 — Fire station construction work
  • CPV71300000 — Engineering services
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services

Lots

  • Lot 1£595.8k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
FM3472
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
26 Sept 2025, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
19 Sept 2025, 12:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

Value

Amount
595,833
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
715,000

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical Evaluation
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Cost
Type
cost

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Presentation Evaluation
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
27 Oct 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Building construction work
Entry 2
Id
45213250
Scheme
CPV
Description
Construction work for industrial buildings
Entry 3
Id
45216121
Scheme
CPV
Description
Fire station construction work
Entry 4
Id
71300000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering services
Entry 5
Id
71320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
053721-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
3 Sept 2025, 19:06
Entry 2
Id
062284-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK12
Description
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderCancellationNotice
Published
3 Oct 2025, 16:06

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHRL-5691-LLXM
Name
Imperial War Museums

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI44
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
SE1 6HZ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
IWM London, Lambeth Road

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHRL-5691-LLXM
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Telephone
0207 416 5000

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Status Details
The tender is being withdrawn as we have made several key changes to our approach, including Scope Expansion, Programme Update and Procurement Approach
Final Status Date
3 Oct 2025, 00:00

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI44 · SE1 6HZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2-2025-10-03T16:06:33+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·