UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Royal Armouries is looking to set up a contract to undertake window and glass cleaning throughout the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. Specification does not include any display cases or similar moveable glazed items. 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.

Royal Armouries is looking to set up a contract to replace the existing fire detection and alarm maintenance agreement throughout the Royal Armouries Museum estate, Leeds. 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.

The Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced digital agencies to develop a digital content framework; to create innovative and engaging digital products; establish robust content development processes. 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.

The Royal Armouries Museum is running a tender process to update its current interactive displays in the War Gallery area of the museum in Leeds. These popular displays have been a fixture in the gallery since 2008 and encourage our visitors to engage with our collection. They are now reaching the end of their lifespan and the purpose of this tender is to seek proposals for their replacement. 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.

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a set of 21 showcases suitable for use for our temporary exhibitions programme over the next five years. The showcases will, therefore, need to be both modular and demountable so that they can offer a variety of uses and design solutions for our varied programme of temporary exhibitions.

As part of its wider Armouries 700 masterplan, the Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced, successful consultants to undertake and present a compelling Business Case, consistent with the Treasury Five Cases model, for development of the Tiltyard at Leeds Dock, supported by a robust Green Book Appraisal that demonstrates the value of investment. The c. 2,500m2 Tiltyard site includes the Tiltyard itself, a large open air jousting arena; a stables and mews (originally intended as a year-round attraction but now only used occasionally to support seasonal events) and the Craft Court, a space originally intended for traditional craft demonstration and retail but now used mainly for storage and maintenance workshops. 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.

The Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced companies to design, build, test and deliver additional website functionality and design updates to our existing website that was built and launched in 2023. We are not seeking a new website. Tenderers are invited to submit formal responses for all project stages. 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.

Provision of early development phase support services to the Royal Armouries Waterfront Project. This includes establishing project governance, procuring the core delivery and professional teams, preparing procurement documentation and scopes of service, and producing a Project Execution Plan to enable commencement of RIBA Stage 1-2 design work.

Provision of horses for equestrian display during financial year 2026/27. This includes the Easter Tournament 2026 and Summer of Genghis Khan shows 2026 with possibility of extension for the Easter Tournament in 2027. Total contract value including extension is £82 128.80 +VAT.

£30,000.00 excluding VAT. £36,000.00 Including VAT. Provision of ILM 3 and ILM 5 programmes. No extensions.

The procurement of user devices as part of the 4-year rolling device refresh plan.

Procurement of a large scale remembrance art installation to go on display from 22nd October - 25th January 2026 £75000 excluding VAT £90000 including VAT

Replacement of Critical Back-up small UPS and upgrade of Batteries to Large UPS. £51,260.00 exclusive of VAT £61,512.00 inclusive of VAT

£18,380.00 excluding VAT £22,056.00 including VAT Audit of visitor giving techniques, benchmarking, and provision of training services.

Renewal of our Microsoft CSP Licensing subscription for 12-months with no extension options. Contract Value Excluding VAT - £31,928.10 Contract Value Including VAT - 38,313.72

For 3 years £25,170.00 exc. VAT and £30,204 inc. VAT. For 5 years £42,230 exc. VAT and £50,676 inv. VAT. The contract is to complete mandatory servicing of 7 passenger and 2 goods lifts at Royal Armouries Leeds, and a further access lift at our National Firearms Centre. The contract includes monthly servicing and call outs.

2 Coin/card-operated arcade machines. Contract value £45,588 inclusive of VAT.

The works are to refurbish and refresh interactives at the Tower of London. The work will happen in two stages - Stage One is valued at £12,000 ex VAT and £14,400 inclusive of VAT. It involves concept, design development, Prototype, testing and purchasing. Stage Two is valued at £48,000 ex VAT and £57600 inclusive of VAT. It involves build, test and installation. The contract will run between January 2026 and June 2026.

Provision of Internal Audit Services for 26/27 per the agreed audit plan at a cost of £44,000 net.