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Newham Heritage Service Conservation Contract

London Borough of Newham · Local authority · Greater London

Newham Heritage Service is the custodian of historic archive and museum collections documenting the history, places, and people of the London Borough of Newham. The collection stretches from the 15th century to the present day and is compri…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

SMG seeks to appoint a skilled and experienced Main Contractor to provide services including high-quality fabrication, graphics production, installation and deinstallation of the temporary exhibition titled Manchester Cotton and Transatlant…

Awarded to MER Services Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

Oil Painting Conservation

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

On 6th April 2027 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled Uniform: Identity and Innovation. The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to undertake conserv…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Archive Activity Management System

British Film Institute · Charity · delivery region not published

The BFI National Archive has used a bespoke software to track activity on collections items since 2011. This system has reached end-of-life and is no longer fit for purpose. The BFI National Archive needs a software which enables us to requ…

• Document management system
• Archive services
• Document management software package
• +2

Four Lanterns Network Coordinator – Art Fund Going Places Programme

Wrexham County Borough Council · Local authority · North West England, Greater London, Wales (Cymru), Scotland

Wrexham County Borough Council wish to commission a suitably qualified coordinator for the Four Lanterns Network, one of six UK-wide partnerships participating in Art Fund's Going Places programme. The coordinator will provide strategic, ad…

• Works of art
• Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
• Artistic services
• +9

Collections Store Refurbishments - Logistics Hub - Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Collection Store Refurbishment (CSR) Project forms part of both the wider NHM Unlocked Programme and NHM 150th Anniversary Campaign Programme, which supports: -The internal moves of 11 million specimens -The moves of 28 million specimen…

• Museum construction work
• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• +2

ID 6231332 - National Museums NI - Conservation and Restoration of Maritime Collections

National Museums NI · Central government · Northern Ireland

National Museums NI seeks to appoint an ICON-accredited (ACR status or equivalent) Supplier to undertake conservation on each of the four priority maritime vessels Mary Joseph, Children’s Hope, The Fancy and The Result. The conservation wor…

• Preservation services of exhibits
• Conversion services of ships
• Demolition services of ships
• +8

Culture Learning and Libraries

Nottinghamshire County Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire - direct award on substantially the same terms as the current contract. The proposed new contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.

Awarded to CULTURE, LEARNING AND LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS), Culture, Learning & Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

NHM150 Western Galleries - AV Hardware Integrator

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

This is an exciting opportunity for an AV Hardware Integrator to help us realise our vision for new galleries at the Natural History Museum. We are looking for an experienced AV Hardware Integrator to join our Exhibition Fit Out team to del…

• Museum-exhibition services
• Hardware integration consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +3

Online Digital Catalogue and Archive Management Solutions (ERO Online Digital Catalogue)

Essex County Council · Local authority · East of England

Description Essex Record Office (ERO) is seeking to engage with the market to understand available solutions and supplier capabilities that can support the modernisation of its archive management, digital preservation and public access serv…

• Data storage services
• Archiving services
• Database services
• +4

Gallery 33 - Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

In September 2027, we will open a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences - aged 4-7 years old - and their adults. This brand-new gallery will be a plac…

Likely replaces the contract held by Sam Forster Associates Ltd · ended 31 Aug 2026

• Museum construction work
• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• +3

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

Awarded to Vistaeste Limited

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

871-NYC-CD Library E-Books, E-Audiobooks and E-Press

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

The Authority is seeking information from organisations capable of supplying digital content, hosting and managing digital lending platforms, and providing associated support services for library customers and staff. The Authority wishes to…

• Archiving services
• Cataloguing services
• Library services
• +2

Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23)

London Borough of Bromley · Local authority · Greater London

The Council as part of the project to move the Bromley Central Library, is seeking suitably qualified Bidders to package, remove and store the various items with the current Bromley Central Library building, as well as a satellite archive s…

• Storage and warehousing services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

IWM/2627/CNC/3506: Collections Care Framework for IWM

Imperial War Museum · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is inviting Potential Providers to participate in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage for a Collections Care Framework for the provision of conservation services. Potential Providers shortlisted fol…

• Museum services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Award for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales · Charity · Wales (Cymru)

Award notice for Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales **English Below** Gwasanaethau Cynghori Strategol, Economaidd, Masnachol a Sefydliadol ar gyfer Llyfrgell Genedlaethol C…

Awarded to 31ten Consulting

• Business and management consultancy and related services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Market and economic research; polling and statistics
• +2

NHM150 Western Galleries - Base Build Lead Architect

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Natural History Museum has announced important transformations of its internal spaces ahead of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the South Kensington site, occurring in 2031. As part of these transformations, the popular Dinosaur …

Intended award to Haworth Tompkins Ltd

• Art gallery construction work
• Architectural and related services
• Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• +5

UK Participation at Expo 2030 Riyadh - Creative, Cultural, Retail and Hospitality Preliminary Market Engagement/Early Engagement Questionnaire

Department for Business & Trade · Central government · delivery region not published

The Department for Business and Trade is leading preparations for the UK’s participation at Expo 2030 Riyadh, taking place from 1 October 2030 to 31 March 2031. World Expos are major global events - with an expected 42 million visitors and …

• Event services
• Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +4

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +2

Transportation and De-installation Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM · Central government · delivery region not published

The National Army Museum (NAM) has presented a temporary exhibition entitled Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria, at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT. Artworks from the exhibition will be…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

FEW1624 - Specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Provision of specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Awarded to M&G Transport & Technical Services Ltd

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

NCC1604 Contract for the provision of a Collections Management System for Archives

Northumberland County Council · Local authority · North East England

Northumberland Archives is the county's archive service, responsible for collecting records relating to the history of Northumberland, its communities and people. We acquire a wide range of archives from both official and private sources re…

Awarded to Metadatis Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Software package and information systems

Off-Site Storage Solutions

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Nationwide (UK)

North Yorkshire Council (the Authority) is requesting information from suppliers to help determine the scope and feasibility of its requirement, to understand the range of potential solutions available in the market, and to assist with draf…

• Archive destruction services
• Archive services
• Archive shelving
• +3

HRP Dress Showcases for Exhibition at Banqueting House, Whitehall

Historic Royal Palaces · Nationwide (UK)

HRP are seeking a flexible, modular, sustainable demountable solution for our dress showcases at the Banqueting House. These showcases will be used for an exhibition opening in 2028 and will then be de-rigged and re-used and re-configured f…

Intended award to Meyvaert

• Museum-exhibition services
• Exhibition stands
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Operator for Kirkleatham Walled Garden Catering and Events Facility

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

The Council is looking to appoint one organisation for the operation, management and commercial development of the Kirkleatham Walled Garden facility, including visitor attraction activities, admissions, catering, retail, weddings, events a…

• Facilities management services
• Bar management services
• Event services
• +2

DFC - Commercial Services Branch - DfC Strategic Partnership Framework – Pre-Market Engagement

Department for Communities · Central government · delivery region not published

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is undertaking this Pre Market Engagement (PME) exercise on behalf of DFC, and are inviting suppliers who may have an interest in this competition. The Department for Communities (DfC), is seeking…

• Business development consultancy services
• Business analysis consultancy services
• Business and management consultancy and related services
• +28

Tender for Mid and West Wales Strategic Culture Partnership (MWWSCP)

Powys County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

1) Mid and West Wales (Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Powys) secured funding through Welsh Government’s Priorities for Culture programme to strengthen regional collaboration and set a clear direction for museums, libraries a…

Awarded to Golwg

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Business and management consultancy services

DFI - Crumlin Road Gaol - Procurement of a new operator for the Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre at Crumlin Road Gaol PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

Department for Infrastructure · Central government · delivery region not published

Construction and Procurement Delivery (CPD) is undertaking this Pre Market Engagement (PME) exercise on behalf of DfI, and are inviting suppliers who may have an interest in this competition. Responses will allow DfI to gain a better unders…

• Business and management consultancy and related services
• Event services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Coaching for Be Active Programmes and Indoor Leisure Classes (Tender Ref 16/2025)

Newry Mourne & Down District Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) requires a Delivery Partner to provide qualified coaching resources and associated services to support the delivery of its sports, physical activity and health-enhancement programmes across de…

Awarded to HEALTHY KIDZ CIC

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Other community, social and personal services
• Sport-related services
• +2

Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) · Scotland

Glasgow Life requires Supplier(s) to provide a variety of clothing garments suitable for different teams with distinct functions. This includes Glasgow Sport and Museums. Each all have a different purpose therefore the Supplier(s) will be r…

Awarded to ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED, Border Embroideries Limited, White Label Sourcing Ltd · 5 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Garments
• Sportswear

RFQ - CMS Provider for Museums

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea · Local authority · delivery region not published

Leighton House and Sambourne House, the Museums, together with the Local Studies and Archive department at Kensington Central Library have jointly been using a CMS system called Calm provided by the supplier Axiell for the last 20 years (sp…

• Museum-exhibition services
• Automatic fare collection
• Collection albums
• +3

NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Natural History Museum has announced important transformations of its internal spaces ahead of its 150th anniversary. As part of these transformation, the popular Dinosaur Gallery and other ground floor galleries will be restored and th…

Awarded to Haworth Tompkins Ltd

• Architectural and related services
• Art gallery construction work
• Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• +5

Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project

Monmouthshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

The Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works project aims to deliver an engaging, interactive visitor experience through a series of interpretive exhibits. This initiative is part of a broader heritage interpretation strategy led by Monmouthshi…

Awarded to The Hub Build Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• Museum services
• +1

Digital Content - Historical Reference Texts

University of Exeter · Education · South West England

Online access to a range of historical reference texts.

Awarded to ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL LIMITED

Library resource subscriptions

University of Exeter · Education · South West England

Annual database subscription fee.

Awarded to cengage learning (EMEA) Ltd

IT2387 National Database WW1 Service Tribunals (Closed)

Wiltshire Council · Local authority · South West England

The National Lottery Heritage Fund have funded a collaborative project between fifteen archive services across England and Wales, led by the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre (WSHC), to work with records of World War One Military Appeal …

Awarded to HJS Heritage

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Likely replaces the contract held by Sam Forster Associates Ltd · ended 31 Aug 2026

• Museum construction work
• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• +2

Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

Procurement of build and graphics for Eurovision Exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.

Awarded to Lucidblack Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

ICT Managed Services & Digital Transformation Solutions (1223)

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation · Nationwide (UK)

YPO is looking to establish a framework for the delivery and supply of ICT Managed Services, Digital and Physical Document and Records Management, Print and Digital Communication Solutions and Digital Transformation projects. The end custom…

• Storage and retrieval services
• Archive destruction services
• Archive services
• +119

Heritage Project Activity and Interpretation Plan

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking tenders for the preparation of an Activity and Interpretation Plan for a heritage project in Grimsby town centre. Due to the short timescales for the project, tenders are being sought in advance of…

Awarded to RMMR Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Creu Gofod ac Arddangosfa yn Parc Padarn / Creation of an Exhibition and Space at Parc Padarn

Cyngor Gwynedd · Wales (Cymru)

Creu Arddangosfa a Gofod Dehongli sy’n Canolbwyntio ar Natur yng Nghanolfan Groeso newydd Parc Gwledig Padarn a’r dirwedd gyfagos. Creation of a Nature-Focused Exhibition and Interpretation Space at Padarn Country Park's new Welcome Centre …

• Architectural and related services
• Construction consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

An art commission to develop and install a public art piece in the vicinity of Scarborough Spa to commemorate 400 years of Scarborough as a Spa town.

Awarded to Jethro Crabb

UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places

Historic England · Central government · delivery region not published

This requirement is for creating and signposting a coherent set of resources aimed at community audiences supporting volunteers, local delivery bodies, and communities in understanding, caring for and managing their local historic places. T…

Awarded to Courage Works Ltd

• Evaluation consultancy services
• Development consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +2

Accreditation Support (Mat Leave Cover)

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Due to a temporary reduction in capacity within the Welsh Government’s museums development team, we are seeking a museum professional who can manage the Museum Accreditation Scheme in Wales up to 09 January 2027. This will include: • assess…

Awarded to Samuel Rowlands Projects

Production of a Conservation Management Plan for Cold Knap Park, Barry

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

This commission is seeking the production of a Conservation Management Plan for Cold Knap Park, Barry. The CMP will help to guide decisions about how to best manage and maintain the site effectively in the long term whilst retaining the sit…

• Landscape architectural services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Production of a Conservation Management Plan for Italian Gardens, Penarth

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

This commission is seeking the production of a Conservation Management Plan for Italian Gardens, Penarth. The CMP will help to guide decisions about how to best manage and maintain the site effectively in the long term whilst retaining the …

• Landscape architectural services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Production of a Conservation Management Plan for Windsor Gardens, Penarth

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

This commission is seeking the production of a Conservation Management Plan for Windsor Gardens, Penarth. The CMP will help to guide decisions about how to best manage and maintain the site effectively in the long term whilst retaining the …

• Landscape architectural services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Production of a Conservation Management Plan for Alexandra Park, Penarth

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

This commission is seeking the production of a Conservation Management Plan for Alexandra Park, Penarth. The CMP will help to guide decisions about how to best manage and maintain the site effectively in the long term whilst retaining the s…

• Landscape architectural services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Production of a Conservation Management Plan for Romilly Park, Barry

Vale of Glamorgan Council · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

This commission is seeking the production of a Conservation Management Plan for Romilly Park, Barry. The CMP will help to guide decisions about how to best manage and maintain the site effectively in the long term whilst retaining the site’…

• Landscape architectural services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Contract for the provision of a Collections Management System for Archives

Northumberland County Council · Local authority · North East England

Northumberland Archives is the county's archive service, responsible for collecting records relating to the history of Northumberland, its communities and people. We acquire a wide range of archives from both official and private sources re…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Software package and information systems

Gallery 33 Strip Out and Refurbishment Heritage Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · delivery region not published

The Natural History Museum is tendering for a Heritage Principal Contractor (Strip Out and Refurbishment) to deliver our vision for the building and its new permanent exhibition in Gallery 33, replacing the current Creepy Crawlies gallery o…

• Museum construction work
• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• +2

Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced Natural Sciences collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project…

Awarded to Blue Tokay Ltd

• Environmental services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

NSDC: Artist in Residence

Newark And Sherwood District Council · Local authority · East Midlands

1 x 5.5 month residency based in a public studio space at National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum, in Newark. Woking with community groups at locations across the district of Newark Sherwood, as well as interacting with visitors in the …

Awarded to Roberta Bellekom

Heritage Project Evaluation Plan

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking tenders for a skilled and experienced Evaluator for a heritage project in Grimsby town centre. Due to the short timescales for the project, tenders are being sought in advance of the decision on ou…

• Evaluation consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support) for the Tides of Change Project in Hartlepool.

Awarded to Spencer & Fry Limited

• Education and training services
• Environmental services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Project to provide Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist to assist with the Tides of Change project. OPEN tender opportunity under 20251612 but no submissions received. Awa…

Awarded to Oxford Archaeology Limited

• Education and training services
• Environmental services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

IWM/2526/LON/3430: Lead Architect Consultant Services for a project at IWM London

Imperial War Museum · Central government · Greater London

IWM are looking to appoint a Lead Architect for the interior refurbishment of their Level 5 and Level 4 Galleries at IWM London. IWM intends to appoint an architectural practice that can provide lead design services encompassing Architectur…

Intended award to Dannatt Johnson Architects LLP

• Advisory architectural services
• Architectural and related services
• Architectural design services
• +3

Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support (Paperbased collections to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project. Context for the…

Awarded to Artworks Conservation Limited

• Environmental services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Conservation, Management and Maintenance Plan

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

A Conservation, Management and Maintenance Plan (CMMP) is required for the former House of Fraser Building in Grimsby, to ensure that the heritage value of this Non-Designated Heritage Asset is maintained, and the building does not fall int…

• Advisory architectural services
• Architectural and related services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

NHM Collections Store Refurbishments- Architect, Principal Designer (BSA) and Sustainability services, RIBA Stages 2-7

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Natural History Museum requires a Lead Architect, with Principal Designer (BSA) and Sustainability Consultancy services for RIBA Stages 2-7 of the Collections Store Refurbishments Project. The Collections Store Refurbishments project wi…

Intended award to BUILDING DESIGN PARTNERSHIP LTD

• Architectural and related services
• Art gallery construction work
• Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• +5

Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23) - Reissue

London Borough of Bromley · Local authority · Greater London

The Council as part of the project to move the Bromley Central Library, has awarded a contract to package, remove and store the various items with the current Bromley Central Library building, as well as a satellite archive store.

Awarded to Harrow Green Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Storage and warehousing services

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice Template

Ministry of Justice · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

PQQ528 - His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is currently preparing a scope of requirements for the supply of a range of Probate Document Handling, Storage and Management Services. The potential scale and scope of this supply…

• Archive services
• Document management services
• Document management system
• +1

Mechanical Maintenance Services across the National Army Museum Estate

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM · Charity · East of England, Greater London

The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a suitably competent and qualified contractor to service and maintain the mechanical services as detailed, contained within Annexes F and G at the Museum's Chelsea and Stevenage sites for three…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Design and Install Interactive Digital Tourist Information Point

Conwy County Borough Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a company to design, supply and install an interactive bi-lingual digital Tourist Information Point (TIP). The TIP will be installed in the main reception area of Conwy Culture Centre on Bangor Road, …

• Administrative services related to tourism affairs
• Computer equipment and supplies
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +3

Future proofing Essex: Interactive training materials on carbon, sustainability, regulation, risk & resilience

Essex County Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Essex Country Council is seeking to engage with training providers to gather insights and suggestions for developing a comprehensive training and guidance package to equip those with budget responsibility at all levels with the appropriate …

• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• +2

Reimagining Abbey House Museum

Leeds City Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds Museums & Galleries are seeking to work with a company/agency to redesign Abbey House Museum and it's future. It's almost 30 years since the museum last had major investment and we're looking to reimagine what the visitor experience c…

• Design and execution of research and development
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
• +2

24061 Self Service Machines and maintenance for Library Services in Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council · Local authority · East of England

The Council's Library service is currently exploring the market to identify potential solutions for the supply, maintenance, and possible phased replacement of self-service machines across our public library network. The current estate whic…

• Library automation equipment
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Turner Corn Dryer Dismantling NCC

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the dismantling of the Turner Corn Dryer for movement and pallet storage at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park, Hangar 2. (the “Agreement”). Please see Section 2: S…

Awarded to Crozier Fine Arts

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Archives Change Management & Service Delivery Plan

Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Support the Archives service to develop an operational and change management plan

Awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP

Euromonitor Passport + Partner access

Bath Spa University · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Euromonitor Passport + Partner access

Awarded to Jisc Services Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Phase 3 of the development of a new ‘recognition’ type scheme for local and independent museums in Wales.

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Phase 3 of the development of a new ‘recognition’ type scheme for local and independent museums in Wales.

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

Station Hall Soundscape Design

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of creative sound design for a soundscape for the recently redeveloped Station Hall gallery at the National Railway Museum, York

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services

EMu Support and Maintenance 5-year agreement

Royal Armouries Museum · Central government · delivery region not published

Required goods: Maintenance renewal from Axiell Services or works: EMu Support and Maintenance Cost for 5 years: £60,034.48 (ex. VAT) Supply: Axiell to supply support and maintenance to the Royal Armouries for EMu via online customer servic…

Awarded to Axiell ALM Ltd

ACCESS AUDITS FOR LOCAL AND INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Through a variety of mechanisms, provide support to improve access for all persons through support for local and independent museums working towards UK Museums Accreditation scheme and/or those due to submit an Accreditation return by Decem…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Equal opportunities consultancy services

Pantomime

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

The Council is seeking a Partner to work collaboratively with to manage, produce, direct and deliver Pantomime Productions including offering advice and assistance and to support the Council deliver its artistic vision. The contract is for …

Awarded to Blue Genie Entertainment Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Entertainment services

Mortimer Garden Market Management

Nailsworth Town Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Provision and management of a regular town centre (Mortimer Garden, Nailsworth) market of at least 25 market stalls. All market stalls and other equipment to be supplied by the market manager. Market stall holders to be sourced by the marke…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Miscellaneous business and business-related services
• Open-air market construction work
• +1

Future of Food Exhibition Physical Interactive Exhibits

Science Museum Group · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of development, production, delivery and installation of physical interactives for Future of Food temporary exhibition at the Science Museum, London.

Awarded to AIVAF LIMITED

• Recreational, cultural and sporting services
• Entertainment services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Historic Royal Palaces Digital Visitor Guide Content

Historic Royal Palaces · Nationwide (UK), South East England

We will be running a tender process with the intention of establishing Framework Agreements for the provision of content for our existing Digital Visitors Guide (DVG). The DVG provides audio and visual content on a mobile device in multiple…

Awarded to Advanced Thinking Systems Ltd (t/a ATS Heritage), Imagineear Ltd, Smartify CIC · 3 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Interpretation services
• Tourist guide services
• +2

Textile Conservation Services

Historic Environment Scotland · Scotland

HES requires a supplier to provide Textiles Conservation Services to the contract standard. Services will include - -The provision of advice and guidance (oral and written) -Condition assessment reports with proposals for any recommended in…

Awarded to The Scottish Conservation Studio

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Industrial Objects Conservation Services

Historic Environment Scotland · Scotland

HES requires an Industrial Conservation Service for maintenance of large industrial objects on site. Types of work include - -Condition checking and annual inspection of objects, turning over of engines and installation and deinstallation o…

Awarded to JPS Restoration and Property Services

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Transportation and Installation Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM · Central government · East of England, Greater London

The National Army Museum (NAM) (the Client) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified transport agent (the Company) experienced at working with historic artworks. The National Army Museum is representing an exhibition entitled Myth and Reality…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Commercialisation Review & Planning Development of the CWGC Visitor Experience

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION · Nationwide (UK)

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the provision of a comprehensive review of our visitor experience and commercial offering. This tender aims to appoint a consultancy that will d…

• Business development consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Graphics Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM · Central government · Greater London

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint a suitable, experienced graphics contractor to print and install graphics for the National Army Museum's major temporary exhibition, Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria which …

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work

Cultural Strategy and Co-ordination of the Quincentenary Programme

Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Introduction The Town Council requires a supplier for the provision of Developing a Culture Strategy for Sutton Coldfield (2026-2036) and to Develop and Coordinate a Quincentenary Programme to celebrate the 500-year anniversary of the Towns…

• Cultural event organisation services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project

Belfast City Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contr…

Awarded to ARTS EKTA, Féile an Phobail · 2 awards

• Cultural event organisation services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Orkney Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services – Vikings Projects – for the new galleries.

Awarded to Rocketbox Design

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Historic Royal Palaces Digital Visitor Guide Hardware and Services provision

Historic Royal Palaces · Greater London

HRP will be running a tender process with the intention of awarding a contract for the provision of Audio-Guide Hardware and Operational services for guided tours for our visitors. To support and deliver multimedia guide devices and associa…

• Museum-exhibition services
• Audio-visual equipment
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +3

IAAN fit out contract tender

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

Fit out works for the Ice Age Art exhibition at Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley

• Museum construction work
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• +7

Withdrawal - Library Services in Suffolk

Suffolk County Council · Local authority · East of England

This notice is to confirm that Suffolk County Council has taken the decision to withdraw the Library Services in Suffolk tender and not award a contract for which there has been a call for competition. The procurement process did not result…

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

PL0095 Global Family History Research Online Library Subscription

Essex County Council · Local authority · East of England

The authority is issuing this notice as a request for information to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the markets capacity and appetite.

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Provision of Library and Archive Services

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC, the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all personsThe Council seeks to enter into an exclusive arr…

Awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Library management services

Logistics, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Solutions

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multisupplier Framework Contract for the supply of Logistics, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Solutions. This Framework Agreement replaces:- RM6074 (Logistics an…

Awarded to See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

• Storage and warehousing services
• Air transport services
• Airport buildings construction work
• +140