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 2 November 2021Published 8 October 2021
Tender for Interpretive and Exhibition Design Services for the Kilkenny Medieval Experience (Tholsel Project)
Kilkenny County CouncilLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 29 October 2021Published 7 October 2021
DFC NMNI - Exhibition Design and Build for ‘Bad Bridget’
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 25 October 2021Published 7 October 2021
Provision of Scapa Flow Museum Exhibition Mount Making
Orkney Islands CouncilExhibition equipment
£31,640
Closed tender, closed 4 November 2021Published 4 October 2021
DFE - INVEST NI - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITION STANDS
Invest Northern IrelandExhibition stands
£3,400,000
Closed tender, closed 4 November 2021Published 4 October 2021
DFE - INVEST NI - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITION STANDS
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionExhibition stands
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 15 August 2024Published 23 September 2021
Comms Exhibition Stand Maintenance 2021/24
Home OfficeSupplier(s) The LONDON DISPLAY COMPANY LTDFabrication workAwarded 16 August 2021
£150,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 22 September 2021
Support for Installations and Associate Work
Department for Culture, Media & SportSupplier(s) Momart LtdRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 11 July 2021
£25,372
Expired contract, expired 24 September 2021Published 15 September 2021
CS21484 - Stand Build & Design
UK Shared Business Services - UKSBSSupplier(s) PERISCOPE LIVE LIMITEDExhibition standsAwarded 8 September 2021
£22,400
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 14 September 2021
Exhibition, Design, Build, AV and Maintenance Services
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate BodyFair and exhibition organisation services
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 14 September 2021
Exhibition, Design, Build, AV and Maintenance Services
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate BodyExhibition stands
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 13 October 2021Published 13 September 2021
INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AT MALAHIDE
Iarnród Eireann-Irish RailLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 11 October 2021Published 9 September 2021
Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots
National Museum of IrelandDigital printing services
€2,400,000
Closed tender, closed 15 July 2022Published 9 September 2021
Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots
National Museum of IrelandDesign consultancy services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 8 September 2021
Clydebank Museum Exhibition Design & Install
West Dunbartonshire CouncilSupplier(s) StudioarcMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 29 July 2021
£72,500
Closed tender, closed 27 September 2021Published 31 August 2021
BTA1586 - Exhibition Stand Design Build & Support Services Framework Agreement
VisitBritain / VisitEnglandExhibition equipment
£2,000,000
Expired contract, expired 10 September 2021Published 27 August 2021
MSPO 2021 Exhibition Space
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) Intec Export Intelligence LtdEvent servicesAwarded 6 August 2021
£22,710
Closed tender, closed 27 September 2021Published 27 August 2021
BTA1586 - Exhibition Stand Design Build & Support Services Framework Agreement
VisitBritain / VisitEnglandGraphic design services
£1,800,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 25 August 2021
Market Engagement for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined AV Software requirements
Renfrewshire CouncilSoftware package and information systems
£405,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 25 August 2021
Market Engagement for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined AV Software requirements
Renfrewshire CouncilIndustry specific software package
£405,000
Expired contract, expired 18 November 2021Published 24 August 2021
DIT/DSE Attendance at Dubai Air Show November 2021
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) ADS Group LtdEvent servicesAwarded 18 August 2021
£51,435

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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Tender for Interpretive and Exhibition Design Services for the Kilkenny Medieval Experience (Tholsel Project)

DFC NMNI - Exhibition Design and Build for ‘Bad Bridget’

Provision of Scapa Flow Museum Exhibition Mount Making

DFE - INVEST NI - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITION STANDS

DFE - INVEST NI - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITION STANDS

Comms Exhibition Stand Maintenance 2021/24

Support for Installations and Associate Work

CS21484 - Stand Build & Design

Exhibition, Design, Build, AV and Maintenance Services

Exhibition, Design, Build, AV and Maintenance Services

INTERPRETIVE CENTRE AT MALAHIDE

Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots

Multi-party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Graphic Design and Print Services in two lots

Clydebank Museum Exhibition Design & Install

BTA1586 - Exhibition Stand Design Build & Support Services Framework Agreement

MSPO 2021 Exhibition Space

BTA1586 - Exhibition Stand Design Build & Support Services Framework Agreement

Market Engagement for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined AV Software requirements

Market Engagement for the Paisley Museum Re-imagined AV Software requirements

DIT/DSE Attendance at Dubai Air Show November 2021

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