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

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Estimated value

Awarded value

£86k

Awarded 20 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

20 Mar 2026

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.

Scope

Reference
Dux3492
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
19 Apr 2026 to 11 Sept 2026
CPV classifications
45500000
51500000
60000000
60100000
92521000
92521210
98392000
Contract locations
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Technical Submissionquality35.00%
Cost Submissioncost40.00%
Social Value Submissionquality10.00%
Interviewquality15.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£86k

Award date

20 Mar 2026

Contract start

19 Apr 2026

Contract end

11 Sept 2026