V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

Victoria and Albert MuseumcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066077Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£4.0m

works

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

03 Mar 2026

Deadline 13 Apr 2026

Description

We're looking for a Showcase Contractor to design, manufacture, deliver and install all the showcases for our new fashion gallery (Gallery 40) at V&A South Kensington. If you are interested, please click the link to log on to Delta where you'll find the tender pack that sets out design intent, specifications (including lighting), dimensions, quantities and requirements. We expect the Showcase Contractor to actively contribute to the final design specifications, with particular attention on minimal framing, gaskets, showcase access, support of AV equipment, conservation, structural stability, economy of production, value engineering, materials and finishes. The Showcase Contractor will also 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. IDK Office Limited - 14762665 - 21A Iliffe Yard, SE17 3QA Lockerdell Consulting Limited - 06533684 - 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE Greenway Associates Limited - 06277346 - Redhill Chambers, RH1 1RJ

Scope

Reference
VA/CON/F25/06
Total value
£4,000,000 excluding VAT
£4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
10 May 2026 to 29 May 2028
Main category
works
CPV classifications
45212313
Contract locations
London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Methodology & approachquality10.00%
Value engineering, design integrity & innovationquality10.00%
Contractor programmequality7.50%
Social valueSustainabilityquality10.00%
Proposed team - management and resourcequality7.50%
Case studiesquality10.00%
Priceprice45.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Conditions of participation as stated in the tender pack

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
07 Apr 2026, 10:59 pm
Submission deadline
13 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
Tenders must be submitted via Delta, our eSourcing system: http://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/WJU2SGM5DB
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure