Official UK procurement notice
IWM/2627/Dux/3499: Airspace Mezzanine Gallery Refurbishment at IWM Duxford
Authority: Imperial War Museum (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionIWM is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the strip-out of an existing exhibition and the installation of a new exhibition within the AirSpace building at IWM Duxford. The works will be carried out on the mezzanine level overlooking a large hangar space, requiring careful coordination, adherence to safety standards, and consideration of the operational environment. This tender invites bidders with demonstrable expertise in exhibition fit out, deinstallation, and working within complex indoor structures to deliver the project to a high standard and within the specified timeframe.
The scope of works covers the full removal of the existing exhibition within the AirSpace mezzanine level and the complete installation of a new exhibition in accordance with the design information provided by IWM. The contractor will be responsible for carrying out all works in a controlled and phased manner to ensure safe operation within the wider hangar environment, which will remain active during the project.
Please note that early engagement with the site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit offered on the 6th May can be accommodated, and potential providers are required to register their intent to attend by midday on 01 May.
Access Code: SAF9393924
CPV: Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions · Museum construction work · Museum-exhibition services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£240,000
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).
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 (8)
- Programme: 10%
- Management of Technical Installation: 10%
- Management / Organisation: 10%
- Team: 10%
- Value for Money Assessment: 10%
- Interview: 15%
- Cost: 25%
- Sustainability: 10%
Published award criteria (8)
- Programme
- Management of Technical Installation
- Management / Organisation
- Team
- Sustainability
- Value for Money Assessment
- Cost
- Interview
- Price carries 25 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2.5 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
- 22 Apr 2026, 08:58 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Jun 2026, 14:59 BST
- Authority reference
Dux3499- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036382- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068805Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 11 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
22 Apr 2026 → 13 Jul 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published188 days ago22 Apr 2026, 08:58 BST
- Clarification questions by169 days ago11 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline158 days ago22 May 2026, 12:00 BST
- Latest notice published133 days ago16 Jun 2026, 14:59 BST
- Contract starts106 days ago13 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
Notice history
4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Apr 2026- Tender notice published22 Apr 2026, 08:58 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published16 Jun 2026, 14:59 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete16 Jun 2026, 14:59 BST
- Contract signature expected30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcon Fit-Out LtdSME13 Jul 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 | £268,769 | 16 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Marcon Fit-Out LtdAwarded 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