Official UK procurement notice
IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed
Authority: Imperial War Museums (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionImperial 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.
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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
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CPV: Building construction work · Construction work for industrial buildings · Engineering design services · Engineering services · Fire station construction work
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1Lot 1AwardedPublished value£595,833
- Value
- £595,833 exc. VAT · £715,000 inc. VAT
What 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).
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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 (3)
- Technical Evaluation — 50%
- Presentation Evaluation — 10%
- Cost — 40%
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
- Cancelled
- 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
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Authority reference
FM3472- Latest notice
- Procurement termination notice (UK12)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 26 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
5 published dates · Europe/London- Tender notice published385 days ago3 Sept 2025, 19:06 BST
- Clarification questions by369 days ago19 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline362 days ago26 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published355 days ago3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Contract starts332 days ago27 Oct 2025, 00:00 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier not published | — | 3 Oct 2025 | CancelledThe tender is being withdrawn as we have made several key changes to our approach, including Scope Expansion, Programme Update and Procurement Approach |
Notice history
7 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Sept 2025- Procurement termination notice published3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BSTUK12
- Published value updated3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BSTwas £595,833
- Status changed to complete3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Procurement method changed3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Deadline withdrawn3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Buyer details updated3 Oct 2025, 16:06 BST
- Tender notice published3 Sept 2025, 19:06 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Procurement termination notice Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender