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

Expired contract, expired 28 April 2023Published 7 December 2022
Sea Asia
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) Society of Maritime IndustriesHotel, restaurant and retail trade servicesAwarded 28 April 2023
£70,000
Awarded contractPublished 6 December 2022
Exhibition graphic Design, Print and Installation for the exhibition galleries in the new Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan
Monaghan County CouncilSupplier(s) MakedotPrinted matter and related productsAwarded 6 December 2022
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 June 2023Published 28 November 2022
Printing House - Main Works Package
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 June 2013Published 22 November 2022
Siege Heroes Museum
Derry City Council
£2
Closed tender, closed 9 December 2022Published 22 November 2022
Historic Showcase Trial Refurbishment
Horniman Public Museum & GardensMuseum-exhibition services
£25,000
Closed tender, closed 17 April 2015Published 22 November 2022
Invest NI - Design & Construction of the Northern Ireland Group Exhibition Stand
Department of Finance
£41,000
Closed tender, closed 7 January 2015Published 22 November 2022
BBC Exhibition (Display & Build) and Display Equipment.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 14 April 2014Published 22 November 2022
DARD - Exhibition Design, Production & Build National Ploughing Championships
Department of Finance
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2014Published 22 November 2022
Marketing Print, Fulfilment Response & Large Format Print
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 July 2010Published 22 November 2022
NIPB Provision of (1) Events, and (2) AV Support
Department of Finance
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 2 July 2010Published 22 November 2022
DCAL - New 'Titanic' Exhibition Design & Fit Out
Department of Finance
£710,000
Closed tender, closed 8 December 2010Published 22 November 2022
NIEA Interpretive Refit of Dunluce Castle
Department of Finance
£180,000
Closed tender, closed 11 November 2016Published 22 November 2022
QSM PR activity for the Spanish market
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
£180,000
Closed tender, closed 25 August 2014Published 22 November 2022
NITB Corporate & Consumer Display - Supply, Storage & Technical Support
Department of Finance, Central Procurement Directorate (CPD)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 29 January 2013Published 22 November 2022
DETI Invest NI - Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands Framework
Department of Finance
£800,000
Closed tender, closed 4 May 2017Published 22 November 2022
Museum Exhibition Design and Installation
London Borough of Hillingdon
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 19 February 2020Published 22 November 2022
Exhibition Services
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 29 July 2015Published 22 November 2022
Fermanagh Heritage Gateway
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 16 January 2017Published 22 November 2022
Kenley Airfield & Common "Interpretation Design and Manufacture of Signage"
City of London Corporation
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 1 July 2011Published 22 November 2022
DARD - Exhibition Services for the National Ploughing Championships
Department of Finance
Value not stated

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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Sea Asia

Exhibition graphic Design, Print and Installation for the exhibition galleries in the new Museum at the Peace Campus, Monaghan

Printing House - Main Works Package

Siege Heroes Museum

Historic Showcase Trial Refurbishment

Invest NI - Design & Construction of the Northern Ireland Group Exhibition Stand

BBC Exhibition (Display & Build) and Display Equipment.

DARD - Exhibition Design, Production & Build National Ploughing Championships

Marketing Print, Fulfilment Response & Large Format Print

NIPB Provision of (1) Events, and (2) AV Support

DCAL - New 'Titanic' Exhibition Design & Fit Out

NIEA Interpretive Refit of Dunluce Castle

QSM PR activity for the Spanish market

NITB Corporate & Consumer Display - Supply, Storage & Technical Support

DETI Invest NI - Design and Construction of Exhibition Stands Framework

Museum Exhibition Design and Installation

Exhibition Services

Fermanagh Heritage Gateway

Kenley Airfield & Common "Interpretation Design and Manufacture of Signage"

DARD - Exhibition Services for the National Ploughing Championships

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