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 16 January 2017Published 22 November 2016
Kenley Airfield & Common Interpretation Design and Manufacture of Signage
City of London CorporationSignage
£130,000
Awarded contractPublished 21 November 2016
Exhibition Design and Production Services
Trinity College Dublin, the University of DublinExhibition centre construction work
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 15 November 2016
Exhibition services - International Markets Week 2016
Enterprise IrelandEvent services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 9 December 2016Published 15 November 2016
Design, Fabrication and Installation of Temporary Exhibition
National Army MuseumMuseum services
£400,000
Awarded contractPublished 14 November 2016
Advertising and marketing services
Kingston upon Hull City Council
Supplier(s)
7 suppliers
Bluestorm Design And Marketing Ltd
Bluestorm Marketing and Design Limited
Fred Marketing Limited
McConnell's (Midlands) Ltd
Pace Communications
Smith Creative
Yes Agency
Specialty design servicesAwarded 1 September 2016
£2,980,000
Closed tender, closed 12 December 2016Published 11 November 2016
Exhibition equipment
Bristol Aero Collection TrustInformation video-tape production
£250,000
Expired contract, expired 27 October 2019Published 11 November 2016
Library and archive services
Cornwall CouncilSupplier(s) Twenty Twenty Displays LtdMiscellaneous furniture and equipmentAwarded 12 October 2016
£161,715
Closed tender, closed 6 January 2017Published 9 November 2016
Exhibition stands
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)Exhibition equipment
€260,000
Closed tender, closed 8 December 2016Published 8 November 2016
Exhibition equipment
Bristol Aero Collection TrustMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 25 November 2016Published 7 November 2016
People Power Exhibition: Exhibition Build contract
Imperial War MuseumConstruction work
£160,000
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Closed tender, closed 22 December 2016Published 3 November 2016
The Norris Museum Exhibition Fit Out and Associated Services
ST IVES TOWN COUNCILMuseum services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2016Published 3 November 2016
Exhibition Project Creatives Services: Contemporary Agriculture
Science Museum GroupDesign consultancy services
£215,000
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2016Published 1 November 2016
Design consultancy services
Science Museum GroupDesign consultancy services
£200,000
Closed tender, closed 22 December 2016Published 30 October 2016
Delivery of Interpretation Design for Exhibition Space at Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable TrustConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Value not stated
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 27 October 2016
Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable TrustConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£1,000,000
Closed tender, closed 21 November 2016Published 20 October 2016
Museum-exhibition services
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£240,000
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2016Published 14 October 2016
Construction work
Curragh Racecourse LtdSingle-purpose sports facilities construction work
€46,350,000
Closed tender, closed 28 October 2016Published 8 October 2016
Tropical Ravine - Interpretive Exhibition Fit-Out
Belfast City Council
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 October 2016Published 7 October 2016
Gardens and Gourmet - Digital Local Guides
VISIT KENT LIMITEDSystems and technical consultancy services
£57,500
Awarded contractPublished 28 September 2016
Software package and information systems
National Museums ScotlandSupplier(s) Kingdom London, Spiral Productions, IsoSoftware package and information systems
£305,000

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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Kenley Airfield & Common Interpretation Design and Manufacture of Signage

Exhibition Design and Production Services

Exhibition services - International Markets Week 2016

Design, Fabrication and Installation of Temporary Exhibition

Advertising and marketing services

Exhibition equipment

Library and archive services

Exhibition stands

Exhibition equipment

People Power Exhibition: Exhibition Build contract

The Norris Museum Exhibition Fit Out and Associated Services

Exhibition Project Creatives Services: Contemporary Agriculture

Design consultancy services

Delivery of Interpretation Design for Exhibition Space at Alexandra Palace

Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Museum-exhibition services

Construction work

Tropical Ravine - Interpretive Exhibition Fit-Out

Gardens and Gourmet - Digital Local Guides

Software package and information systems

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Frequently asked questions

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