How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?

Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.

What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?

Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.

Who buys exhibition work?

Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.

Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?

It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

Exhibition Tenders

See open Exhibition tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Notices cover exhibition design, build and fit out, from full museum gallery renewals to trade show and conference stands, plus the graphics, display equipment and cultural event delivery that go with them. Overseas cultural exhibitions delivered on behalf of government bodies are a recurring, more specialist thread.

Museums and galleries buy the bulk of this work, alongside local authorities and trade bodies exhibiting at property and investment events, and government departments running cultural programmes abroad.

1,945 results

Closed tender, closed 15 February 2023Published 1 February 2023
International Transport Forum 2023 Leipzig, Germany (24-26 May 2023)
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULTExhibition stands
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 30 November 2022Published 30 January 2023
Invitation to Tender for Injecting Hope - AWARD
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) Central Leisure Developments LtdRefurbishment workAwarded 2 September 2022
£128,001
Closed tender, closed 10 March 2023Published 30 January 2023
GB-London: IWM/2223/Exh/3095 - 2D & 3D Exhibition Design
Imperial War MuseumMuseum services
£75,000
Closed tender, closed 6 March 2023Published 30 January 2023
Communication & Marketing Framework Agreement
Welsh GovernmentMarketing services
£20,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 October 2023Published 26 January 2023
2D and 3D Exhibition Design
The National ArchivesSupplier(s) Field Design AssociatesRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 12 December 2022
£18,400
Closed tender, closed 14 February 2023Published 25 January 2023
Operation Ouch! - AV Integrator
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 February 2023Published 23 January 2023
Operation Ouch! Fitout Services
Science Museum GroupConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 29 September 2023Published 18 January 2023
World Beneath Waves Exhibition- Design & Manage ITT
National Museum of the Royal NavySupplier(s) STUDIO WIGNALL & MOORE LTDMuseum servicesAwarded 9 December 2022
£98,500
Awarded contractPublished 12 January 2023
Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinSupplier(s) Event Communications LtdArtistic and literary creation and interpretation servicesAwarded 12 January 2023
3,000,000
Closed tender, closed 7 February 2023Published 9 January 2023
GB-Cosford: RAFM Cosford Exhibition Design Team
Royal Air Force MuseumMuseum-exhibition services
£300,000
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Awarded contractPublished 9 January 2023
Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinArtistic and literary creation and interpretation servicesAwarded 9 January 2023
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 April 2022Published 9 January 2023
Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinProject-supervision services other than for construction work
€3,000,000
Closed tender, closed 13 February 2023Published 4 January 2023
Hackney Museum Redevelopment - Design Team Service Contract
London Borough of HackneyDesign consultancy services
£114,000
Closed tender, closed 13 February 2023Published 4 January 2023
Hackney Museum Redevelopment – Design Team Service Contract
London Borough of HackneyDesign consultancy services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 30 November 2025Published 20 December 2022
EPOS-053-2022
Manchester Central Convention ComplexSupplier(s) Tevalis LtdIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportAwarded 1 December 2022
£45,000
Closed tender, closed 16 February 2023Published 20 December 2022
GB-London: The Innovation Zone (exhibition stand), as part of the LGA Conference and Exhibition 2023, 4-6 July 2023
Local Government AssociationExhibition stands
£75,000
Closed tender, closed 27 January 2023Published 20 December 2022
T22-120BUS Exhibition Designer and Programme Coordinator for Derry Girls Legacy exhibition at Tower Museum
Derry City & Strabane District CouncilExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 27 January 2023Published 19 December 2022
Traffic Management 063-2022 Provision of Traffic Management at MCCCL
Manchester City CouncilTraffic monitoring services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 6 January 2023Published 19 December 2022
Exhibition Designer for Crafthub co-funded by Creative Europe
Carlow County CouncilExhibition, fair and congress organisation services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 17 November 2022Published 7 December 2022
UKHSA Conference 2022 Exhibition Stands
UK Health Security AgencySupplier(s) EXACT FORMATIONS LIMITED T/A EXACT EXHIBITIONSEvent servicesAwarded 16 November 2022
£23,940

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about exhibition design, exhibition fit out, museum exhibition, exhibition stand, exhibition services, exhibition build, trade show, exhibition and display, exhibition graphics, exhibition equipment, touring exhibition, exhibition contractor, national pavilion, exhibition pavilion, exhibition installation, exhibition AV, exhibition audio visual in the UK public sector.

How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?
Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.
What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?
Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.
Who buys exhibition work?
Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.
Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?
It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

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International Transport Forum 2023 Leipzig, Germany (24-26 May 2023)

Invitation to Tender for Injecting Hope - AWARD

GB-London: IWM/2223/Exh/3095 - 2D & 3D Exhibition Design

Communication & Marketing Framework Agreement

2D and 3D Exhibition Design

Operation Ouch! - AV Integrator

Operation Ouch! Fitout Services

World Beneath Waves Exhibition- Design & Manage ITT

Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition

GB-Cosford: RAFM Cosford Exhibition Design Team

Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition

Provision of Interpretive and Exhibition Design, Production, Installation and Maintenance Services for The Visit Trinity Exhibition

Hackney Museum Redevelopment - Design Team Service Contract

Hackney Museum Redevelopment – Design Team Service Contract

EPOS-053-2022

GB-London: The Innovation Zone (exhibition stand), as part of the LGA Conference and Exhibition 2023, 4-6 July 2023

T22-120BUS Exhibition Designer and Programme Coordinator for Derry Girls Legacy exhibition at Tower Museum

Traffic Management 063-2022 Provision of Traffic Management at MCCCL

Exhibition Designer for Crafthub co-funded by Creative Europe

UKHSA Conference 2022 Exhibition Stands

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