Official UK procurement notice
IWM/2526/FM/3453: "Plane Sailing" Internal Refurbishment and Mezzanine Construction – Hangar 2 at IWM Duxford
Authority: Imperial War Museum (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionImperial War Museums (IWM) invites bids from suitably qualified contractors for the execution of internal refurbishment and construction works within Hangar 2 (H2) at IWM Duxford.
The scope of works includes internal strip-out, alterations, and the addition of a new mezzanine floor. The project will be delivered in accordance with the Employer’s Requirements and includes, but is not limited to:
- Design and installation of structural elements including staircases and handrail systems for the new mezzanine floor
- Underground drainage works
- Construction of a new mezzanine level above the retained ground floor area
- Provision of secure storage at first floor level
- Fit-out of new office spaces, WC facilities, and a tea-point
More detailed information can be found in the tender documents. Access Code: F3PG8XZ3M3
This project represents a key part of IWM’s ongoing commitment to improving infrastructure and operational efficiency at Duxford.
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CPV: Building completion work · Building installation work · Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest · Overhaul and refurbishment work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedWhat it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (7)
- Programme: 15%
- Management of Technical Installation: 10%
- Design Management: 10%
- Management/Organisation: 10%
- Team: 10%
- Cost: 40%
- Sustainability: 5%
Published award criteria (7)
- Cost
- Programme
- Management of Technical Installation
- Design Management
- Management/Organisation
- Team
- Sustainability
- Price carries 40 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 4 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Works
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Jul 2025, 12:05 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
- Authority reference
IWM/2526/FM/3453- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-042325- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-056480Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 11 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 4 Aug 2025, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
23 Jul 2025 → 18 Sept 2025 · 5 dates- Tender notice published23 Jul 2025, 12:05 BST
- Clarification questions by4 Aug 2025, 16:00 BST
- Submission deadline11 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Contract starts1 Sept 2025, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published18 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Jul 2025- Tender notice published23 Jul 2025, 12:05 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published18 Sept 2025, 16:05 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 Sept 2025, 16:05 BST
- Contract signature expected18 Sept 2025, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Storage & Interiors Ltd t/a NSI ProjectsSME19 Sept 2025 – 31 Oct 2025 | £208,333 | 29 Aug 2025 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 5 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Northern Storage & Interiors Ltd t/a NSI ProjectsAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender