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IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford - AMENDED NOTICE

  • Imperial War Museums

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005457

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06074f

Published 16 January 2026, 10:05am

Last edited 21 January 2026, 4:05pm

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A change has been made to the Parent Notice to reflect a change in the estimated contract value. Reduced from £172,000 (net) to £110,000 (net) in line with our pre-tender estimate.

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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https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008182345

Total value (estimated)

  • £110,000 excluding VAT
  • £132,000 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

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

27 March 2026

Award criteria

This table contains award criteria for this lot
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