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 29 March 2019Published 15 March 2019
Driverless Exhibition Fit-out Contractor
Science Museum GroupConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£70,000
Closed tender, closed 15 April 2019Published 13 March 2019
Museum-exhibition services
Galway County CouncilProject-management services other than for construction work
€60,000
Closed tender, closed 11 March 2019Published 12 March 2019
Invitation to Tender Cornwall Trade and Investment: Digital and Design Services 2019 - 2021
Cornwall CouncilDesign support services
£60,000
Closed tender, closed 11 March 2019Published 12 March 2019
Invitation to Tender Cornwall Trade and Investment: Digital and Design Services 2019 - 2021
Cornwall CouncilGraphic design services
£60,000
Closed tender, closed 12 April 2019Published 11 March 2019
Transforming IWM London Phase 2 The Holocaust Gallery Exhibition Principal Contractor Works
Imperial War MuseumMuseum construction work
£2,500,000
Closed tender, closed 12 April 2019Published 8 March 2019
Museum construction work
Imperial War MuseumMuseum construction work
£2,500,000
Expired contract, expired 19 June 2019Published 6 March 2019
British Tattoo Art Touring Exhibition Revealed
Bristol City CouncilSupplier(s) National Maritime Museum CornwallMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 26 February 2019
£18,500
Closed tender, closed 29 March 2019Published 28 February 2019
GB-Southampton: Gods House Tower Permanent Exhibition Design, Manufacturer and Install
A Space ArtsExhibition stands
£75,000
Expired contract, expired 25 September 2018Published 28 February 2019
Biggin Hill Museum AV Software
London Borough of BromleySupplier(s) ETT Solutions ltdAudio-visual equipmentAwarded 27 March 2018
£50,000
Closed tender, closed 11 March 2019Published 27 February 2019
On-Site Technical Services for Robots Exhibition
Science Museum GroupTechnical services
£114,000
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Expired contract, expired 18 February 2019Published 22 February 2019
JSaRC Security Exhibition Stand Design and Build
Home OfficeSupplier(s) THE GLASGOWS GROUPEvent servicesAwarded 17 October 2018
£60,000
Closed tender, closed 7 March 2019Published 15 February 2019
GB-London: Culture under Attach season exhibition build
Imperial War MuseumConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£300,000
Awarded contractPublished 15 February 2019
CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETIVE CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD COMPANY LTD.
Irish National Stud DACSupplier(s) DMW CreativeInterpretation services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2022Published 13 February 2019
Museum Transport
Sefton Metropolitan Borough CouncilSupplier(s) M & G Transport & Technical Services LtdAwarded 13 February 2019
£30,000
Awarded contractPublished 4 February 2019
TENDER REQUEST TO CREATE NEW AND EXCITING VISITOR EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE EXISTING “SCIENCE GALLERIES AT BIRR SCIENTIFIC AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION WHICH TRADE AS BIRR CASTLE GARDENS AND SCIENCE CENT
Birr Castle Gardens and Science CentreSupplier(s) NohoMuseum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 3 August 2019Published 4 February 2019
Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
Birr Castle Gardens and Science CentreSupplier(s) NohoMuseum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildingsAwarded 4 February 2019
€52,439
Expired contract, expired 5 January 2022Published 29 January 2019
Insurance services
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilSupplier(s) Axa Art Insurance, Risk Management Partners Ltd, Zurich MunicipalAccident and health insurance servicesAwarded 21 January 2019
£1,022,330
Awarded contractPublished 28 January 2019
Design, Construction & Installation of Mutlimedia Interpretation Works at Old Cork Waterworks Experience
Cork City CouncilSupplier(s) Mirador Media LtdMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 31 January 2019Published 24 January 2019
GB-london: The Moon
Royal Museums GreenwichConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£300,000
Closed tender, closed 7 February 2019Published 23 January 2019
Museum-exhibition services
Irish National Stud DACInterpretation services
€1,050,000

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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Driverless Exhibition Fit-out Contractor

Museum-exhibition services

Invitation to Tender Cornwall Trade and Investment: Digital and Design Services 2019 - 2021

Invitation to Tender Cornwall Trade and Investment: Digital and Design Services 2019 - 2021

Transforming IWM London Phase 2 The Holocaust Gallery Exhibition Principal Contractor Works

Museum construction work

British Tattoo Art Touring Exhibition Revealed

GB-Southampton: Gods House Tower Permanent Exhibition Design, Manufacturer and Install

Biggin Hill Museum AV Software

On-Site Technical Services for Robots Exhibition

JSaRC Security Exhibition Stand Design and Build

GB-London: Culture under Attach season exhibition build

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERPRETIVE CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO THE IRISH NATIONAL STUD COMPANY LTD.

Museum Transport

TENDER REQUEST TO CREATE NEW AND EXCITING VISITOR EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE EXISTING “SCIENCE GALLERIES AT BIRR SCIENTIFIC AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION WHICH TRADE AS BIRR CASTLE GARDENS AND SCIENCE CENT

Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Insurance services

Design, Construction & Installation of Mutlimedia Interpretation Works at Old Cork Waterworks Experience

GB-london: The Moon

Museum-exhibition services

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