V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor
| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Buyer: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Main Category: | Works |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Active |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £4,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £4,800,000 |
| Release Date: | 3 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 13 April 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 7 April 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 10 May 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 29 May 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-066077🔒 BidWriter |
| Notice Reference: | 018762-2026🔒 BidWriter |
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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
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Application Deadline
13 April 2026
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Estimated Value
£4,000,000
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