Scope
Reference
Dux3492
Description
IWM Duxford, part of the Imperial War Museums (IWM), is a major heritage site and visitor attraction located on a historic airfield. The site includes 38 listed buildings and operates within a conservation area.
This project forms part of the IWM Masterplan and involves the relocation of 37 large historic vehicles from one building to multiple locations across the Duxford site.
Objects include:
•WWII tanks
•Cold War tanks
•Contemporary armoured vehicles
•Locomotives
The moves will be phased from April 2026, ensuring safe, damage-free handling and full compliance with all relevant regulations.
Access Code : MDWCHN2NCV
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Total value (estimated)
- £172,000 excluding VAT
- £206,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 11 September 2026
- 4 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
- 51500000 - Installation services of machinery and equipment
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521210 - Preservation services of exhibits
- 98392000 - Relocation services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Submission | Cost | 40% |
| Technical Submission | Quality | 35% |
| Interview | Quality | 15% |
| Social Value Submission | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
•Stage 1 - The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
•Stage 2 - The Tender
•Stage 3 - The Interview
Contracting authority
Imperial War Museums
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHRL-5691-LLXM
IWM London, Lambeth Road
London
SE1 6HZ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 0207 416 5000
Email: erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - central government