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 22 January 2018Published 21 December 2017
Trade and Exhibition Stand Concession
Sunderland City CouncilBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
£150,000
Closed tender, closed 22 January 2018Published 21 December 2017
Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 Trade and Exhibition Stand Concession
Sunderland City CouncilComputer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 4 March 2021Published 20 December 2017
Museum-exhibition services
Historic EnglandSupplier(s) Headland Design AssociationMuseum-exhibition servicesAwarded 20 December 2017
£834,264
Closed tender, closed 6 February 2018Published 20 December 2017
The Sun Touring Exhibition - Fitout Contractor
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£710,000
Closed tender, closed 26 January 2018Published 18 December 2017
Stonehenge Visitor Centre Special Exhibition Design Contract
English HeritageResearch and development services and related consultancy services
£12,000
Closed tender, closed 22 December 2017Published 15 December 2017
Supply of Exhibition Software
National Army MuseumIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
£70,000
Expired contract, expired 25 July 2017Published 13 December 2017
Making of a Royal Marines Commando Redisplay
National Museum of the Royal NavySupplier(s) Inovello LimitedRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 4 May 2017
£60,000
Expired contract, expired 2 March 2019Published 13 December 2017
Construction work
Curragh Racecourse LtdSupplier(s) John Sisk and Son Holdings LtdStructural steelworksAwarded 8 September 2017
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 13 December 2017
Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment (Contract Phase 3): Contract for the Main Works Package - Main Contractor
Curragh Racecourse LtdConstruction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 12 January 2018Published 8 December 2017
Newark Castle Design Team Project
Newark and Sherwood District CouncilArchitectural design services
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 19 January 2018Published 8 December 2017
Designs
Renfrewshire CouncilInfrastructure works consultancy services
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 24 January 2018Published 6 December 2017
Exhibition equipment
Mid Ulster District CouncilExhibition equipment
£245,000
Closed tender, closed 21 December 2017Published 5 December 2017
Museum-exhibition services
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 4 January 2018Published 5 December 2017
DVSA Events and Exhibition services
Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 23 January 2018Published 1 December 2017
Advertising and marketing services
Offshore Renewable Energy CatapultMiscellaneous printed matter
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 December 2017Published 22 November 2017
Insurance services
Derby City CouncilFire insurance services
£9,500,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 21 November 2017
Quantity surveying services
Renfrewshire CouncilQuantity surveying services
£400,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 21 November 2017
Designs
Renfrewshire CouncilDesigns
£8,025,828
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 20 November 2017
Architectural and related services
Renfrewshire CouncilEngineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
£2,000,000
Expired contract, expired 10 January 2018Published 20 November 2017
National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Exhibition Graphics Tender
National Museums LiverpoolSupplier(s) Leach Colour LtdBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and securityAwarded 16 November 2017
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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Trade and Exhibition Stand Concession

Tall Ships Races Sunderland 2018 Trade and Exhibition Stand Concession

Museum-exhibition services

The Sun Touring Exhibition - Fitout Contractor

Stonehenge Visitor Centre Special Exhibition Design Contract

Supply of Exhibition Software

Making of a Royal Marines Commando Redisplay

Construction work

Curragh Racecourse Redevelopment (Contract Phase 3): Contract for the Main Works Package - Main Contractor

Newark Castle Design Team Project

Designs

Exhibition equipment

Museum-exhibition services

DVSA Events and Exhibition services

Advertising and marketing services

Insurance services

Quantity surveying services

Designs

Architectural and related services

National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Exhibition Graphics Tender

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