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 27 March 2020Published 12 March 2020
TEN: 477 Design and Production of Exhibition Stand for Farnborough International Airshow 2020
Cornwall CouncilFair and exhibition organisation services
£32,000
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2020Published 5 March 2020
Purchase of Exhibition Stand
University of SheffieldSupplier(s) Adfield-Harvey LtdExhibition standsAwarded 2 March 2020
£30,000
Closed tender, closed 12 March 2020Published 28 February 2020
Temporary Exhibition AV Projection
National Army MuseumLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services
£15,000
Expired contract, expired 9 August 2020Published 28 February 2020
Museum-exhibition services
Tamworth Borough CouncilSupplier(s) Scruffy Dog Productions LtdMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 11 February 2020
£224,538
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2020Published 26 February 2020
Visitor Experience/Interpretation Consultants Services for Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) Visitor Experience
Clare County Council
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2020Published 25 February 2020
Exhibition Stand at British Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference
Committee on Radioactive Waste ManagementSupplier(s) British Chamber of CommerceResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesAwarded 3 February 2020
£20,000
Expired contract, expired 21 March 2021Published 25 February 2020
Motion picture and video production services
Nottingham City CouncilSupplier(s) Squint Opera LtdMotion picture and video production servicesAwarded 25 February 2020
£290,980
Closed tender, closed 26 March 2020Published 24 February 2020
Tourist information services
Clare County CouncilConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
€150,000
Expired contract, expired 9 February 2022Published 19 February 2020
Museum of Oxford Exhibition Fit Out
Oxford City CouncilSupplier(s) Workhaus Projects LtdConstruction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurantsAwarded 19 February 2020
£700,000
Closed tender, closed 4 March 2020Published 19 February 2020
Exhibition Graphics Tender
National Army MuseumMuseum-exhibition services
£15,000
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Closed tender, closed 11 March 2020Published 19 February 2020
Sound Season exhibitions build contract
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£35,000
Closed tender, closed 20 March 2020Published 18 February 2020
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Menter a BusnesMiscellaneous business and business-related services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 March 2020Published 14 February 2020
SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT & EXHIBITION SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES
Horse Racing Ireland (HRI)
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 10 February 2020
Museum-exhibition services
English HeritageSupplier(s) Mather & Co Ltd.Graphic display panelsAwarded 10 January 2020
£120,000
Awarded contractPublished 7 February 2020
Insurance services
Warwick District Council
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Ashdale Engineering UK Ltd
Blackwall Green
Ocaso SA UK
Zurich Municipal
Insurance servicesAwarded 1 November 2019
£3,055,500
Closed tender, closed 6 April 2020Published 7 February 2020
Provision of Creative Agency Services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital ChelseaAdvertising and marketing services
£75,000
Awarded contractPublished 7 February 2020
RTÉ Exhibition Stand at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2018
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)Supplier(s) W DisplayExhibition centre construction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 February 2020Published 7 February 2020
Provision of Creative Agency Services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea
Royal Hospital ChelseaAdvertising and marketing services
£75,000
Closed tender, closed 18 February 2020Published 28 January 2020
Trans-Siberian Railway - Exhibition Design
Science Museum GroupDesigns
£46,000
Expired contract, expired 21 December 2021Published 28 January 2020
Specialty design services
Orbit Group Ltd
Supplier(s)
6 suppliers
22 Design Limited
Astwood Design
Eleven Marketing & Communications Limited
Fiftytwo Degrees North Graphic Design Limited
PO'Sh Creative Limited
Tigerbond Group Ltd
Specialty design servicesAwarded 1 January 2020
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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TEN: 477 Design and Production of Exhibition Stand for Farnborough International Airshow 2020

Purchase of Exhibition Stand

Temporary Exhibition AV Projection

Museum-exhibition services

Visitor Experience/Interpretation Consultants Services for Inis Cealtra (Holy Island) Visitor Experience

Exhibition Stand at British Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference

Motion picture and video production services

Tourist information services

Museum of Oxford Exhibition Fit Out

Exhibition Graphics Tender

Sound Season exhibitions build contract

Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

SINGLE PARTY FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF EVENT & EXHIBITION SERVICES TO HORSE RACING IRELAND AND SUBSIDIARIES

Museum-exhibition services

Insurance services

Provision of Creative Agency Services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

RTÉ Exhibition Stand at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2018

Provision of Creative Agency Services at The Royal Hospital Chelsea

Trans-Siberian Railway - Exhibition Design

Specialty design services

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