UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Works 1.Removal of existing MEP. 2.Installation of new A/C units 3.Installation of DST Dehumidification units and ductwork. 4.Plantroom fire suppression unit. 5.Perimeter heater bars. 6.Low energy lighting. 7.Internal doors and security. 8.Fire barriers in Loft. 9.Decorations 10.Air tightness membrane. 11.Window insulation and screening 12.Fence removal

IWM is seeking a professional company to undertake the replacement of the existing fire alarm system installation devices and control panels with new open protocol Apollo SIL Discovery devices and Advanced Electronics Ltd MxPro5 loop fire alarm system installation complete with interface modules to interlock with existing PA/VA system, Boiler, Chiller & HVAC plant, existing VESDA systems, Lifts and Door access systems. The existing wiring is to be tested and re-used, the loop wiring and device addresses shall be checked, verified and amended as necessary to correspond with the updated record drawings that are to be prepared and produced as part of these works.

IWM is tendering for a research partner to undertake to measure, monitor and evidence the success and the impact of the Blavatnik Art, Film and Photography ("BAFP") galleries on our visitors. This research will explore specifically the impacts of the BAFP galleries on: •General Visitor experience •Visitor outcomes and project objectives •Audiences

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake collection archive movement work to support IWM Duxford storage renovation projects. All movements will take place on site at IWM Duxford in April 2024. The Contractor will need to work closely with the IWM Project Delivery team who will supervise all access to the IWM collection stores.

IWM is tendering for a research partner to help us better understand perceptions of Churchill War Rooms. Our goal is to gain a better understanding of the drivers and barriers around visiting the site, as well as a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of marketing materials and language. This project will provide key recommendations to support marketing with the main elements of their campaigns including positives to accentuate, barriers to breakdown, and specific insights around imagery, style, and language. We may also cover other aspects of product, price, place, and promotion. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

IWM is tendering for a research partner to undertake to a summative evaluation of the Spies, Lies and Deception exhibition at IWM London. This research aims to: •Identify if key visitor outcomes and KPIs have been achieved •Evaluate what worked for the target audience •Understand the experiences of disabled visitors in order to better support this audience in the future. The research period should be concluded by 14 April.

This Contract covers the appointment of an experienced podcast production company to develop and produce and promote Series 3 of IWM's flagship podcast Conflict of Interest in collaboration with the IWM Institute Core team.

IWM is seeking a piece of research and evaluation that will enable us to shape an upcoming season of activities and public events across the IWM sites, including an upcoming major exhibition at IWM London due to open in 2025. The aim of this research is to; - explore the target audience's relationship and understanding of the exhibition topics and themes, - identify any attitudinal, emotional and educational barriers and challenges to engagement with the exhibition focus, - identify any opportunities for engagement to help facilitate the creation of an open and accessible exhibition, - understand what aspects under consideration would most motivate target audiences to visit, including current proposed title, key messages, and exhibition content.

IWM is tendering for a professional marketing service agency to provide a creative design/brief for the upcoming War and the Mind exhibition at IWM London. The core objective of the campaign will be to raise the profile of War and the Mind as a must-see exhibition on the London cultural calendar and to generate wide-spread awareness, consideration, and intention to visit. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

This tender covers the appointment of a supplier to produce paper carrier bags for use in the eight gift shops (five sites) across the Imperial War Museums estate. Carrier bags are required in four sizes and should be made of recycled materials.

IWM is seeking to appoint an independent evaluator for IWM's 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund programme. The evaluator will work with IWM to design and implement a methodology to represent the successes, challenges, and impact of the IWM 14-18 NOW Legacy Fund, analysing existing audience data gathered by partners, and generating qualitative evidence in relation to partners' and artists' experiences. The effectiveness of the programme will be analysed by the evaluator against existing objectives and KPIs, based on IWM's Strategic Aims and IWM's Social Impact Framework. In addition, the evaluator will offer their experience in conducting in-depth and sensitive interviews - with IWM staff, artists, producers, community participants and a wide range of partners - to draw out the professional and personal impacts of the programme, and recommendations for the future.

Imperial War Museums is seeking to appoint a consultant training developer to aid us in improving the visitor experience across all of the IWM sites and designing a training programme to ensure uniformity across all of the IWM sites. IWM would like to ensure that we are providing a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging experience for all visitors.

This Contract covers the appointment of Service Provider(s) to join a Framework Agreement undertaking the digitisation work based upon the Lots listed below, as part of the Digital Futures project. The digitisation work is broken down into the following Lots: •Lot 1 - Photographic Negative, Prints & Preservation Document Capture •Lot 2 - Videotape Digitisation •Lot 3 - Document Copying •Lot 4 - Sound Digitisation •Lot 5 - 4K Film Digitisation

This Contract covers the appointment, under a framework agreement, of Cost Consultants/Quantity Surveyors (QS) to provide their services for major temporary exhibitions and significant upgrades to permanent displays at IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford and HMS Belfast, as necessary, over an initial two-year period. Provision of the Contract Administrator role, where applicable, will also fall under this contract. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

IWM is seeking a piece of research and evaluation for an upcoming exhibition at IWM London due to open in 2025.

As part of the IWM's commitment to providing support to our staff we are commissioning the provision of support in developing and maintaining colleague resilience when working with graphic and disturbing materials in the IWM's collection, we require the development and delivery of training workshops in the following areas; Line Manager Training Training for colleagues working with the collections Training for colleagues supporting visitors to the museum The successful supplier must be able to demonstrate considerable experience of working in this area and have an in-depth understanding of the issues around PTSD. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

IWM is seeking a piece of research that will enable us to evaluate a current exhibition at IWM London, Storyteller: Photography by Tim Hetherington. https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/storyteller-photography-by-tim-hetherington The evaluation will also help inform future iterations of the exhibition if it should tour to other locations. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

IWM London is seeking to appoint a Contractor to lead the prop-making and install, including some small build elements, for the updates to the current trench in the First World War Gallery. The trench was designed by Casson Mann in 2014 as a part of the new First World War Gallery. The location and footprint of the existing trench is not changing. The updates to the trench will focus on restoring some realism through updated setworks, new props and updated AV projections within the current structure.

IWM is tendering for a contractor to undertake the refurbishment of Building 4 at IWM Duxford. The first stage of this process is to review and complete the PAS 91 Questionnaire to enable the team at Duxford to shortlist potential contractors who will be invited to tender for the contract.