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

Awarded contractPublished 24 February 2021
Museum services
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilSupplier(s) Constantine LtdMuseum servicesAwarded 24 February 2021
£735,826
Expired contract, expired 28 February 2025Published 24 February 2021
The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilSupplier(s) Constantine LtdMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 28 June 2021
£735,826.38
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2021Published 24 February 2021
Provision of exhibition fit-out
Bath and North East Somerset CouncilSupplier(s) The Hub Consulting Limited T/A The HubMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 22 December 2020
£140,000
Awarded contractPublished 19 February 2021
Museum-exhibition services
The Auckland ProjectSupplier(s) Studio MB LtdMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 25 January 2021
£213,950
Awarded contractPublished 19 February 2021
Faith Museum
The Auckland ProjectSupplier(s) Studio MB LtdSpecialty design servicesAwarded 25 January 2021
£198,000
Closed tender, closed 16 March 2021Published 10 February 2021
Exhibition Design and Install at the GAA Museum
The GAA Museum
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 10 March 2021Published 8 February 2021
Exhibition Design and Fit-out for Wessex Museums
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilRecreational, cultural and sporting services
£55,000
Closed tender, closed 10 March 2021Published 8 February 2021
Exhibition Design and Fit-out for Wessex Museums
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilRecreational, cultural and sporting services
£55,000
Expired contract, expired 31 October 2021Published 5 February 2021
Contemporary Visual Arts Curation
Plymouth City CouncilSupplier(s) Organised Visual ArtsAwarded 5 February 2021
£25,000
Expired contract, expired 1 March 2021Published 5 February 2021
Newham Grange Farm Exhibition Build
Middlesbrough CouncilSupplier(s) The Creative Core Group LtdBuilding construction workAwarded 1 January 2021
£42,692
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Closed tender, closed 25 February 2021Published 2 February 2021
National Museums Liverpool - Museum of Liverpool Contract Administrator
National Museums LiverpoolOther building completion work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 17 February 2021Published 1 February 2021
North Uist ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Environment Centre - Design and Installation
North Uist Development CompanyProject-supervision services other than for construction work
£84,000
Expired contract, expired 31 July 2022Published 29 January 2021
RES/RES-Spike Island AV services and equipment
Bristol City CouncilSupplier(s) Spike Island Artspace LtdAwarded 29 January 2021
£50,000
Awarded contractPublished 21 January 2021
Design consultancy services
National Museums Northern IrelandSupplier(s) Wignall Moore LLPExhibition centre construction workAwarded 20 January 2021
£125,000
Awarded contractPublished 21 January 2021
ID 3066109 DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Museum of Innovation Exhibition Design, Production and Installation Services
National Museums Northern IrelandSupplier(s) Wignall Moore LLPDesign consultancy servicesAwarded 20 January 2021
£125,000
Closed tender, closed 12 February 2021Published 21 January 2021
Design and Build services for Down House Garden Interpretation
English HeritageDesign consultancy services
£33,000
Closed tender, closed 28 January 2021Published 21 January 2021
Museum Interpretation Services
NHS Wales - Shared Services PartnershipReprographic services
£25,000
Closed tender, closed 12 February 2021Published 20 January 2021
Provision of Manual Interactives - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM
Blackpool CouncilEarthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
£350,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 13 January 2021
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East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilSupplier(s) HCF CATCH LIMITEDBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityAwarded 1 January 2021
£28,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 13 January 2021
Sector Specialist Consultants Procurement Opportunity
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilSupplier(s) HCF CATCH LIMITEDLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Awarded 30 November 2020
£14,750

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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Museum services

The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection

Provision of exhibition fit-out

Museum-exhibition services

Faith Museum

Exhibition Design and Install at the GAA Museum

Exhibition Design and Fit-out for Wessex Museums

Exhibition Design and Fit-out for Wessex Museums

Contemporary Visual Arts Curation

Newham Grange Farm Exhibition Build

National Museums Liverpool - Museum of Liverpool Contract Administrator

North Uist ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Environment Centre - Design and Installation

RES/RES-Spike Island AV services and equipment

Design consultancy services

ID 3066109 DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Museum of Innovation Exhibition Design, Production and Installation Services

Design and Build services for Down House Garden Interpretation

Museum Interpretation Services

Provision of Manual Interactives - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM

Sector Specialist Consultants Procurement Opportunity

Sector Specialist Consultants Procurement Opportunity

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