Award

IWM/2526/FM/3482: AAM Shading & Door Automation Project at IWM Duxford

  • Imperial War Museums

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-080750

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05cf77 (view related notices)

Published 8 December 2025, 4:05pm



Scope

Reference

FM3482

Description

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to supply and install a new steel structural framework at the American Air Museum building at IWM Duxford. This will be complemented by the installation of a high-performance mesh shading screen, which will be fixed externally to provide solar protection and enhance the building's aesthetic. The works will require coordination with existing structural elements and adherence to relevant safety and building regulations.

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Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £375,000 excluding VAT
  • £450,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Award decision date

5 December 2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed

8 December 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 5 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
  • 2 months, 27 days

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

  • 44112310 - Partition walls
  • 44115700 - Exterior blinds
  • 44115900 - Sun protection devices
  • 45223210 - Structural steelworks
  • 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

Contract locations

  • UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC

Information about tenders

  • 3 tenders received
  • 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition


Supplier

Base Structures UK Ltd

Knowle West Media Centre, Leinster Ave

Bristol

BS4 1NL

United Kingdom

Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1


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