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 28 January 2020
Transatlantic Cable Experience Specialist Exhibition Design, Manufacture & Installation Services
Valentia Island Development Company CLG
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 9 March 2020Published 27 January 2020
Museum-exhibition services
UK Atomic Energy AuthorityLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 20 January 2021Published 22 January 2020
Richborough Roman Fort Design Tender - AWARD
English HeritageSupplier(s) Leigh Cain Creative LtdSpecialty design servicesAwarded 20 January 2020
£25,800
Closed tender, closed 3 February 2020Published 20 January 2020
Discovery -Tradeshow Access Programme
Department for International Trade
£90,000
Closed tender, closed 3 February 2020Published 20 January 2020
Discovery -Tradeshow Access Programme
Department for International Trade
£100,000
Closed tender, closed 24 February 2020Published 20 January 2020
HMS Trincomalee's Figurehead - Lighting and Interpretation Design and Fit
National Museum of the Royal NavyMuseum-exhibition services
£16,250
Closed tender, closed 19 February 2020Published 16 January 2020
BBC Exhibition Services
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Exhibition equipment
£2,400,000
Closed tender, closed 19 February 2020Published 16 January 2020
BBC Exhibition Services
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Exhibition equipment
£2,400,000
Closed tender, closed 19 February 2020Published 14 January 2020
Exhibition equipment
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)Exhibition equipment
£2,400,000
Expired contract, expired 12 August 2023Published 10 January 2020
Financial and insurance services
Leicester City Council
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Aviva Insurance Limited
Axa Art Insurance
Chubb Europe Group Ltd
Risk Management Partners Ltd
Financial and insurance servicesAwarded 6 December 2018
£7,820,272
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Closed tender, closed 30 January 2020Published 9 January 2020
Provision of Exhibition and Display Services
Sea Fisheries Protection Authority
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 27 January 2020Published 7 January 2020
GB-Duxford: Battle of Britain exhibition build
Imperial War MuseumBuilding installation work
£75,000
Awarded contractPublished 30 December 2019
Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
Cork City CouncilSupplier(s) BAM Contractors LtdEngineering servicesAwarded 19 January 2015
€10,000,000
Expired contract, expired 1 December 2022Published 24 December 2019
MIPIM Exhibition Stands and Services
Liverpool City CouncilSupplier(s) IDENTITY EVENTS MANAGEMENT LIMITEDEvent servicesAwarded 13 December 2019
£150,000
Closed tender, closed 21 January 2020Published 20 December 2019
Exhibition Design and Project Management Services for the 'Exploring the Earth' Geological Exhibition
National Museum of Ireland
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 January 2020Published 20 December 2019
Design / Consultancy Services for Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience, Scarriff Bay, Lough Derg, Co Clare.
Clare County Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 January 2020Published 18 December 2019
Architectural and related services
Clare County CouncilLandscape architectural services
€1,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 28 November 2019
283_20 - Display and Exhibition Ranges
ESPO
Supplier(s)
6 suppliers
Adboards Limited
Bisilque VCP Limited
Maple Framing Ltd
Metroplan Limited
RAL Display & Marketing Ltd
Spaceright Europe Ltd T/A Millhouse
WhiteboardsAwarded 1 April 2020
£7,500,000
Closed tender, closed 9 January 2020Published 28 November 2019
Recreational, cultural and sporting services
Eureka, The National Children's MuseumRecreational, cultural and sporting services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 6 December 2019Published 26 November 2019
Design and Print of Branded Promotional Items
Nottingham City CouncilPrinted matter and related products
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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Transatlantic Cable Experience Specialist Exhibition Design, Manufacture & Installation Services

Museum-exhibition services

Richborough Roman Fort Design Tender - AWARD

Discovery -Tradeshow Access Programme

Discovery -Tradeshow Access Programme

HMS Trincomalee's Figurehead - Lighting and Interpretation Design and Fit

BBC Exhibition Services

BBC Exhibition Services

Exhibition equipment

Financial and insurance services

Provision of Exhibition and Display Services

GB-Duxford: Battle of Britain exhibition build

Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

MIPIM Exhibition Stands and Services

Exhibition Design and Project Management Services for the 'Exploring the Earth' Geological Exhibition

Design / Consultancy Services for Inis Cealtra Visitor Experience, Scarriff Bay, Lough Derg, Co Clare.

Architectural and related services

283_20 - Display and Exhibition Ranges

Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Design and Print of Branded Promotional Items

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