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

Stale Pre-tender, closed 14 December 2018Published 16 November 2018
Interpretation and Exhibition Design for Rochdale Town Hall HLF Project E.O.I.
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough CouncilArchitectural design services
£844,000
Awarded contractPublished 13 November 2018
The provision of Exhibition Design Services for the Tholsel Building, High Street, Kilkenny
Kilkenny County CouncilSupplier(s) Bright 3DMuseum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 13 November 2018
Exhibition stands
Bord Bia (Irish Food Board)
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Coolsara Ltd T/A Event Exhibition and Display
Display Contracts International Limited
Jack Restan Displays
W Display
Exhibition standsAwarded 1 November 2018
€8,000,000
Closed tender, closed 18 January 2019Published 9 November 2018
Exhibition stands
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)Exhibition stands
£360,000
Awarded contractPublished 7 November 2018
Ervia Design Tender
ErviaDesign consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 17 December 2018Published 7 November 2018
Marketing services
Newlon Housing TrustAdvertising and marketing services
£700,000
Closed tender, closed 28 November 2018Published 6 November 2018
COV - Coombe Country Park Discovery Centre Display Stands
Coventry - Solihull - WarwickshireGraphic design services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 November 2018Published 6 November 2018
Museum-exhibition services
Tate GalleryMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 5 November 2018
Graphic design services
Ervia
Supplier(s)
5 suppliers
Allen Design Consultants Ltd
Dowling & Dowling Design Consultants Ltd
Red Dog Graphics Ltd
Richardsdees
Source Design Consultants Ltd
Design support servicesAwarded 13 September 2018
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 17 December 2018Published 2 November 2018
Road transport services
Science Museum GroupRoad transport services
£12,000,000
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Awarded contractPublished 2 November 2018
Designs
Renfrewshire CouncilInfrastructure works consultancy services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 November 2018Published 26 October 2018
Insurance services
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilPecuniary loss insurance services
£2,000,000
Closed tender, closed 16 November 2018Published 24 October 2018
Touch of Bucks - Exhibition Designer
Buckinghamshire County MuseumGraphic design services
£62,500
Expired contract, expired 12 July 2019Published 16 October 2018
Interpretation Strategy and Exhibition Design Plan for the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilSupplier(s) Redman Partnership LLP, trading as Redman DesignMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 16 October 2018
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 14 November 2018Published 12 October 2018
Marketing services
Welsh GovernmentResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£16,000,000
Expired contract, expired 31 May 2021Published 12 October 2018
Creative Design Services for The Science Fiction Exhibition
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) MET Studio Design LtdMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 12 September 2018
£302,100
Awarded contractPublished 10 October 2018
Museum-exhibition services
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) MET Studio Design LtdMuseum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildingsAwarded 12 September 2018
£302,100
Closed tender, closed 8 November 2018Published 8 October 2018
Insurance services
Leicester City CouncilEngineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services
£12,000,000
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2019Published 8 October 2018
Exhibition Design for BIE exhibition at the Barbican Centre
City of London CorporationSupplier(s) Tonkin LiuArchitectural design servicesAwarded 18 June 2018
£45,000
Awarded contractPublished 3 October 2018
Fry Model Railway Museum Exhibition Interpretation, design and installation for the Casino Building, Malahide, Co Dublin.
Fingal County CouncilSupplier(s) Bright 3DDesign consultancy 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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Interpretation and Exhibition Design for Rochdale Town Hall HLF Project E.O.I.

The provision of Exhibition Design Services for the Tholsel Building, High Street, Kilkenny

Exhibition stands

Exhibition stands

Ervia Design Tender

Marketing services

COV - Coombe Country Park Discovery Centre Display Stands

Museum-exhibition services

Graphic design services

Road transport services

Designs

Insurance services

Touch of Bucks - Exhibition Designer

Interpretation Strategy and Exhibition Design Plan for the National Civil War Centre - Newark Museum

Marketing services

Creative Design Services for The Science Fiction Exhibition

Museum-exhibition services

Insurance services

Exhibition Design for BIE exhibition at the Barbican Centre

Fry Model Railway Museum Exhibition Interpretation, design and installation for the Casino Building, Malahide, Co Dublin.

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Frequently asked questions

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