Scope
Reference
VA/CON/F25/06
Description
The V&A South Kensington is seeking to appoint a Showcase Contractor to design, manufacture, deliver and install all the showcases to the new fashion gallery. Please refer to all the documents issued with this tender which give design intent, specifications (including lighting), dimensions, quantities and requirements. It is expected that the Showcase Contractor will actively contribute to the final design specifications, with particular attention (but not limited to) to minimal framing, gaskets, showcase access, support of AV equipment, conservation, structural stability, economy of production, value engineering, materials and finishes. It is also expected the Showcase Contractor will liaise closely throughout the process with the Consultant Design Team, the V&A Project Team and the Main Contractor.
The overall aim of this project is to redesign and fit out the permanent fashion gallery, reclaiming display space by removing the current mezzanine, temporary exhibition area, and shop. This will provide opportunities to enhance the presentation of the collection and provide better access to our collections for our visitors' enjoyment and study. The project will restore the architectural splendour of the iconic Octagon Gallery, transforming it into a world-class venue for housing our fashion collections and staging associated programming.
The following organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the V&A. Their role in this procurement is drafting tender documentation and evaluating tenders.
Lockerdell Consulting Limited
06533684
86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE
Greenway Associates Limited
06277346
Redhill Chambers, RH1 1RJ
DaeWha Kang Design Limited
09409334
24 Studio 24-4b, E8 2EZ
Please note the stated estimated contract value in this notice includes an allowance for potential options. Without options the estimated contract value is £5,240,000 (excl. VAT).
Total value (estimated)
- £5,340,000 excluding VAT
- £6,408,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 September 2025 to 28 January 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 11 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will have the option for:
• The negotiation, agreement and instruction of additional works such as internal showcase plinths, display infrastructures and any other additional services and works which may form part of the project scope of works as the project progresses through RIBA 4.
• The Showcase Contractor taking the role of Principal Contractor and associated duties following Main Contractor completion.
• Service, maintenance and call-out costs subsequent to the expiry of the initial 12 month defect liability period.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of participation as stated in the tender pack
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Applications must be submitted via Delta, our eSourcing system: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJU2SGM5DB
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | As stated in the tender pack |
Quality | 55% |
| Price | As stated in the tender pack |
Price | 45% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Victoria and Albert Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLN-4536-WVGN
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@vam.ac.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government