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 10 January 2022Published 16 December 2021
Provision of a "Fleet in Action" Film for Scapa Flow Museum
Orkney Islands CouncilMuseum-exhibition services
£17,200
Awarded contractPublished 14 December 2021
Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support - COVID 19 - Modification
National Library of ScotlandSupplier(s) Studio MB LtdDesign consultancy servicesAwarded 30 October 2019
£224,622
Closed tender, closed 25 January 2022Published 14 December 2021
Exhibition Design and Project Management Services
Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and MediaProject-design services other than for construction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 25 January 2022Published 14 December 2021
Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor
Science Museum GroupConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£440,000
Awarded contractPublished 12 December 2021
Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in two lots
National Museum of IrelandSupplier(s) Vincent O Shea, Drinkall DeanMuseum servicesAwarded 12 December 2021
€338,174
Closed tender, closed 16 February 2022Published 10 December 2021
EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework
University of EdinburghSpecialty design services
£250,000
Closed tender, closed 19 January 2022Published 10 December 2021
Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life Exhibition Fit-out
National Museums ScotlandMuseum-exhibition services
£142,995
Closed tender, closed 16 February 2022Published 10 December 2021
EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework
University of EdinburghSpecialty design services
£240,000
Closed tender, closed 7 January 2022Published 10 December 2021
Invitation to Quote for Stand Build AHDB Exports Stand - SIAL America, March 2022
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Event services
£30,000
Expired contract, expired 9 March 2022Published 9 December 2021
UKDSE attendance at World Defence Show 2022
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) ADS Group LtdEvent servicesAwarded 6 March 2022
£52,640
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Awarded contractPublished 8 December 2021
Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in two lots
National Museum of IrelandSupplier(s) Vincent O Shea, Drinkall DeanMuseum servicesAwarded 8 December 2021
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2022Published 2 December 2021
1920s Exhibition Build
The National ArchivesSupplier(s) The Moule Partnership LimitedInstallation services (except software)Awarded 30 November 2021
£42,128.9
Expired contract, expired 28 January 2022Published 30 November 2021
UKDSE attendance at DSEI Japan 2022
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) Clarion Defence (UK) LimitedEvent servicesAwarded 26 January 2022
£12,851
Expired contract, expired 18 January 2022Published 30 November 2021
UKDSE Presence at Intersec Dubai January 16th - 18th 2022
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) British Security Industry AssociationEvent servicesAwarded 16 January 2022
£15,000
Closed tender, closed 14 December 2021Published 30 November 2021
Paisley Museum Re-imagined: Digital Interactives
Renfrewshire CouncilVideo games
£125,000
Awarded contractPublished 30 November 2021
EXHIBITION DESIGNER FOR THE UK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND LEARNING CENTRE
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentSupplier(s) Ralph Appelbaum Associates LtdConstruction consultancy servicesAwarded 2 November 2021
£599,640
Expired contract, expired 23 March 2022Published 30 November 2021
UKDSE attendance at Doha International Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX)
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) DIMDEXEvent servicesAwarded 21 March 2022
£42,886
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 26 November 2021
GREAT Trade Show Rebranding
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Supplier(s) Ps8 LtdAdvertising and marketing servicesAwarded 22 November 2021
£66,900
Awarded contractPublished 22 November 2021
NHG Furniture Framework
Notting Hill Housing Trust
Supplier(s)
24 suppliers
Alba Beds
base
Base furnishings limited
Base Interiors Limited
Clark Design Group
Core Media
Etch Interiors
Focus Experiential Ltd
Focus Furnishing
FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED
Hatch Interiors Ltd
HAUS INTERIORS LTD
Holbrook Contract Furnishings Ltd
Holbrooks
Instyle Direct
Lets Furnish
Micks Discount Furniture
Micks Furniture Discount
Oasis interior designs
Octink ( part of the paragon group)
SUNA INTERIOR DESIGN LIMITED
Vesta
Vesta Interiors Limited
Vesta Interiors London Ltd
Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning productsAwarded 11 October 2021
£15,298,600
Awarded contractPublished 22 November 2021
RTÉ National Ploughing Exhibition Stand
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)Supplier(s) W DisplayExhibition standsAwarded 22 November 2021
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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Provision of a "Fleet in Action" Film for Scapa Flow Museum

Semi Permanent Exhibition - Design, Build & Digital Interpretation Services and Ongoing Support - COVID 19 - Modification

Exhibition Design and Project Management Services

Science Museum Gallery 22 Base Build Main Contractor

Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in two lots

EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework

Anatomy: A Matter of Death and Life Exhibition Fit-out

EC0893 Exhibition Design Services Framework

Invitation to Quote for Stand Build AHDB Exports Stand - SIAL America, March 2022

UKDSE attendance at World Defence Show 2022

Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in two lots

1920s Exhibition Build

UKDSE attendance at DSEI Japan 2022

UKDSE Presence at Intersec Dubai January 16th - 18th 2022

Paisley Museum Re-imagined: Digital Interactives

EXHIBITION DESIGNER FOR THE UK HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL AND LEARNING CENTRE

UKDSE attendance at Doha International Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX)

GREAT Trade Show Rebranding

NHG Furniture Framework

RTÉ National Ploughing Exhibition Stand

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