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 8 December 2020Published 23 November 2020
Exhibition stand design and build at Gulfood 2021
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Event services
£35,000
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2021Published 16 November 2020
NBC RFQ - Exhibition Design, Build and Installation - Trainers: A Global Obsession
Northampton Borough CouncilSupplier(s) VertigoMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 16 November 2020
£37,500
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 16 November 2020
Provision of event audio visual services to SEAI
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 August 2021Published 13 November 2020
NBC Trainers: A Global Obsession Exhibition Design, Build and Installation
LGSSSupplier(s) VertigoMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 16 November 2020
£49,999
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2021Published 13 November 2020
Museum services
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilMuseum services
£700,000
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2020Published 12 November 2020
Hair: Untold Stories Design and Build Services
Horniman Public Museum & GardensLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services
£46,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2025Published 11 November 2020
Exhibition and Interior Design Team for the Our Museum Project
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole CouncilSupplier(s) ZMMAArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 13 November 2020
£87,500
Closed tender, closed 1 December 2020Published 11 November 2020
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum New Installation
Dublin Cemeteries Committee Glasnevin Trust
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2021Published 11 November 2020
CANCELLATION - Exhibition stand design and build for SIRHA 2021 (France)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)Event services
£38,500
Expired contract, expired 16 December 2020Published 10 November 2020
Registration Fee for exhibition stand at the World Nuclear Exhibition
University of SheffieldSupplier(s) Energy Industries CouncilExhibition standsAwarded 29 July 2020
£25,732.25
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Closed tender, closed 9 December 2020Published 7 November 2020
ID 3066109 DfC - National Museums NI - Provision of Museum of Innovation Exhibition Design, Production and Installation Services
CPD - Supplies and Services DivisionExhibition centre construction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 December 2020Published 6 November 2020
Printed matter and related products
Telford and Wrekin CouncilEnvelopes
£1,750,000
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2020Published 6 November 2020
Provision of exhibition fit-out
Bath and North East Somerset CouncilMuseum-exhibition services
£140,000
Closed tender, closed 9 December 2020Published 5 November 2020
Design consultancy services
National Museums Northern IrelandConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£125,000
Closed tender, closed 23 November 2020Published 3 November 2020
Sector Specialist Consultants Procurement Opportunity
East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilReal estate services
£14,750
Closed tender, closed 2 December 2020Published 2 November 2020
NGS: Building & Maintenance Services Contract
National Galleries of ScotlandRepair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
£1,212,372
Closed tender, closed 2 December 2020Published 30 October 2020
Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
National Galleries of ScotlandRepair and maintenance services of building installations
£3,000,000
Closed tender, closed 27 November 2020Published 29 October 2020
PURCH1799 - Framework for the Design, Build, Design & Build and Graphic Production of Exhibitions (ITT Stage)
University of GlasgowSpecialty design services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 27 November 2020Published 27 October 2020
Specialty design services
University of GlasgowFair and exhibition organisation services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 23 October 2020
Museum-exhibition services
Science Museum GroupMuseum services
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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Exhibition stand design and build at Gulfood 2021

NBC RFQ - Exhibition Design, Build and Installation - Trainers: A Global Obsession

Provision of event audio visual services to SEAI

NBC Trainers: A Global Obsession Exhibition Design, Build and Installation

Museum services

Hair: Untold Stories Design and Build Services

Exhibition and Interior Design Team for the Our Museum Project

Glasnevin Cemetery Museum New Installation

CANCELLATION - Exhibition stand design and build for SIRHA 2021 (France)

Registration Fee for exhibition stand at the World Nuclear Exhibition

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

Printed matter and related products

Provision of exhibition fit-out

Design consultancy services

Sector Specialist Consultants Procurement Opportunity

NGS: Building & Maintenance Services Contract

Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

PURCH1799 - Framework for the Design, Build, Design & Build and Graphic Production of Exhibitions (ITT Stage)

Specialty design services

Museum-exhibition services

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