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

Stale Pre-tenderPublished 2 July 2021
National Flagship Procurement - Build phase
Ministry of DefenceShips and boats
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 29 June 2021
Provision of Fine Art Shipping Crates
National Galleries of ScotlandMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 29 June 2021
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 29 June 2021
Provision of Fine Art Shipping Crates
National Galleries of ScotlandCratesAwarded 29 June 2021
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 October 2021Published 28 June 2021
AWARDED - AHDB Stand build requirements for SIRHA 2021 (France)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Supplier(s) Event Exhibition LtdEvent servicesAwarded 7 June 2021
£55,000
Expired contract, expired 10 September 2021Published 26 June 2021
Provision of specialist museum exhibits
Bath and North East Somerset CouncilSupplier(s) Aivaf LimitedRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 11 June 2021
£60,632
Expired contract, expired 30 November 2022Published 24 June 2021
Cancer Revolution Fitout Services - AWARD
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) Factory Settings LtdElectrical servicesAwarded 24 June 2021
£260,000
Expired contract, expired 24 October 2019Published 21 June 2021
Fruit Attraction 2019
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) The Commercial Horticulture Association (CHA)Miscellaneous business and business-related servicesAwarded 29 November 2019
£31,200
Expired contract, expired 24 March 2017Published 16 June 2021
Interpretation and Exhibition Design Work for Visitor Centres
Peak District National Park AuthoritySupplier(s) Wide Sky Design LimitedMuseum servicesAwarded 22 November 2016
£84,790.57
Awarded contractPublished 13 June 2021
Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services
Telford and Wrekin CouncilSupplier(s) Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd/TA — CDP Print Management, Vernon Print and Design, Triple Crown Print Limited T/AMiscellaneous printed matterAwarded 13 June 2021
£1,505
Awarded contractPublished 13 June 2021
Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services
Telford and Wrekin Council
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Mail Solutions Group ltd
Marketing at the Mill Ltd
Triple Crown Print Limited T/A
Tudor Print
Information and promotion productsAwarded 13 June 2021
£684
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Awarded contractPublished 11 June 2021
Exhibition Design and Install at the GAA Museum
The GAA MuseumSupplier(s) Marcon Fit-Out (Ireland) LtdLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesAwarded 11 June 2021
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 July 2021Published 9 June 2021
NHG Furniture Framework
Notting Hill Housing TrustFurniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
£15,298,600
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 9 June 2021
Communications and Design Services
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityRadio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
£240,000
Closed tender, closed 9 July 2021Published 9 June 2021
Communications and Design Services
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityDesign consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 8 July 2021Published 7 June 2021
Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in two lots
National Museum of IrelandMuseum services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 8 July 2021Published 7 June 2021
Museum Exhibition Services for the 20th Century History of Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks in Two Lots
National Museum of IrelandFair and exhibition organisation services
€250,000
Closed tender, closed 12 July 2021Published 7 June 2021
Tachograph Forensic Analysis Services
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating
£500,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 4 June 2021
Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services
Telford and Wrekin Council
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Mail Solutions Group ltd
Marketing at the Mill Ltd
Triple Crown Print
Tudor Print
Miscellaneous printed matterAwarded 17 March 2021
£684.5
Awarded contractPublished 4 June 2021
Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services
Telford and Wrekin CouncilSupplier(s) Continuous Data Print (UK) Ltd / TA - CDP Print Management, Vernon Print and Design, Triple Crown Print Limited T/AEnvelopesAwarded 18 March 2021
£1,505.25
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2020Published 4 June 2021
Stand Space for DIT DSO Exhibition Programme
Department for International Trade
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
ADS Group Ltd
DIMDEX
FIDAE
Intersec
Exhibition, fair and congress organisation servicesAwarded 27 November 2019
£160,500

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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National Flagship Procurement - Build phase

Provision of Fine Art Shipping Crates

Provision of Fine Art Shipping Crates

AWARDED - AHDB Stand build requirements for SIRHA 2021 (France)

Provision of specialist museum exhibits

Cancer Revolution Fitout Services - AWARD

Fruit Attraction 2019

Interpretation and Exhibition Design Work for Visitor Centres

Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services

Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services

Exhibition Design and Install at the GAA Museum

NHG Furniture Framework

Communications and Design Services

Communications and Design Services

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

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

Tachograph Forensic Analysis Services

Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services

Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services

Stand Space for DIT DSO Exhibition Programme

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