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

Imperial War Museums · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 14:32.

Opportunity overview

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is inviting Potential Providers to participate in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage for an Exhibitions Build Framework. The framework is intended to establish a panel of suitably experienced exhibition build contractors who can deliver high-quality, safe, reliable and cost-effective exhibition works across IWM’s estate. Potential Providers shortlisted following the PSQ stage will be invited to submit a full tender response. The framework will be divided into two Lots, based on the anticipated value and scale of individual projects: •Projects valued at under £200,000 (Lot 1) •Projects valued at over £200,000 (Lot 2) Potential Providers may bid for one or both Lots, subject to demonstrating that they have the appropriate capacity, capability, technical expertise and experience to deliver the relevant services. Each lot will be evaluated and awarded separately. At this stage, IWM is undertaking the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage only. Tender documents will be issued to shortlisted Potential Providers in accordance with the procurement timetable published alongside the PSQ document. IWM is advertising a three-year framework agreement, with the option to extend by a further one-year period. Please note that the advertised value of each Lot anticipates that IWM will choose to use the extension. Access Code: 3GC8GAUTZN For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-exhibition-services./3GC8GAUTZN To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3GC8GAUTZN

Classification

  • CPV39154000 — Exhibition equipment
  • CPV45212310 — Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
  • CPV45212313 — Museum construction work
  • CPV92521100 — Museum-exhibition services

Lots

  • Projects valued at under £200,000£1m
  • Projects valued at over £200,000£2m

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
3511
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Stage One: Procurement Specific Questionnaire Stage Two: Tender Bid Evaluation

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
a) Mini Competition b) Direct Award

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
23 Sept 2026, 12:00

Enquiry period

Ends
16 Sept 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
12 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Projects valued at under £200,000
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,200,000
Amount
1,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative Evaluation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Evaluation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
cost
Name
Financial Submission

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
If awarded the contract, Potential Providers must ensure that they hold the required insurances before any work can be undertaken: • Employers' Liability Insurance of not less than £10 million for any one occurrence; • Public Liability Insurance of not less than £20 million for any one occurrence; • Professional Indemnity Insurance of not less than £5 million for any one occurrence; • Any other insurance required under the Contract or applicable law.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
28 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be offered at the Client's discretion.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Projects valued at over £200,000
Description
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.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Qualitative Evaluation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
70
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Social Value Evaluation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
cost
Name
Financial Submission

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
If awarded the contract, Potential Providers must ensure that they hold the required insurances before any work can be undertaken: • Employers' Liability Insurance of not less than £10 million for any one occurrence; • Public Liability Insurance of not less than £20 million for any one occurrence; • Professional Indemnity Insurance of not less than £5 million for any one occurrence; • Any other insurance required under the Contract or applicable law.

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
28 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Extensions will be offered at the Client's discretion.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
92521100
Description
Museum-exhibition services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212310
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212313
Description
Museum construction work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
39154000
Description
Exhibition equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
92521100
Description
Museum-exhibition services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212310
Description
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45212313
Description
Museum construction work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
39154000
Description
Exhibition equipment

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
080030-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Aug 2026, 15:32
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

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

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHRL-5691-LLXM

Address

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

Contact

Telephone
0207 416 5000

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

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

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI44 · SE1 6HZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 080030-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·