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

works
Competitive flexible procedure
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Exhibition equipment
Museum construction work
+1 more
UK
North West (UKD)
South East (UKJ)
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Official notice
Published value
£3,000,000
Submission deadline 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Lots published2
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: Imperial War Museums: "IWM/2627/Exh/3511: IWM Exhibitions Build Framework Agreement". Published status: active. Published value: £3,000,000. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Contracting AuthorityImperial War MuseumsScope & CategoriesWORKS (2 lots)Submission Window
16d 6h left
23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission Gateway
Delta eSourcing
www.delta-esourcing.com
Legal Basis & Regime2023/54 · Competitive flexible procedure · Above thresholdEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£3,000,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Imperial War Museums
Market Analytics
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Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for Imperial War Museums. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
11.8%Historical Average
Based on 7 comparable awards
Competition Density
9.3Bids / Report
3.3% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationModerate Concentration
BECHTLE LIMITEDTop vendor: 34.4% of attributable value
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 26 active published awards; 30 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers With This Authority:
Supplier NameHistoric AwardsAttributable GBP Value
BECHTLE LIMITED1 win£2,083,333
Carmelcrest Limited1 win£698,635
LAGAN AIRPORT MAINTENANCE LIMITED1 win£550,836
INNER CITY ENVIRONMENTAL LTD1 win£407,255
Base Structures UK Ltd1 win£375,000
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityImperial War Museums
Procedure methodCompetitive flexible procedure
Procurement categoryworks
Statusactive
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdYes
Legal basisUKPGA · 2023/54
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadline16 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Electronic submissionallowed
Submission languagesen
Published21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
Last source update21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions, Exhibition equipment, Museum construction work, Museum-exhibition services
Delivery area
UK
North West (UKD)
South East (UKJ)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06e9d1
How to participate
Open submission portal
Submission methodNot published
Electronic submissionallowed
Clarification deadline16 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission languagesen
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
E-Sourcing Portal
Delta eSourcing
Open portal
Submission instructions
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3GC8GAUTZN
What is being bought
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
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £3,000,000
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  5. Buyer information updated
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
Lots and requirements (2)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Projects valued at under £200,000
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£1,000,000
    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.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 28 Feb 2030, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    Options / renewalExtensions will be offered at the Client's discretion.
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Projects valued at over £200,000
    active
    Renewal
    Published value£2,000,000
    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.
    Contract period1 Mar 2027, 00:00 GMT — 28 Feb 2030, 23:59 GMT
    Eligibility
    SME eligible
    Options / renewalExtensions will be offered at the Client's discretion.
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    21 Aug 2026, 15:32 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    23 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Imperial War Museums

Contracting authority GB-PPON-PHRL-5691-LLXM
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  • Imperial War Museums
    buyer

    GB-PPON: PHRL-5691-LLXM
    IWM London, Lambeth Road, London, UKI44, SE1 6HZ, GB
    erowberry@iwm.org.uk
    0207 416 5000
Documents (2)
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