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

Expired contract, expired 22 March 2018Published 13 June 2016
ICT & AV Infrastructure & Hardware Consultant
Imperial War MuseumSupplier(s) Electrosonic LtdHardware consultancy servicesAwarded 28 July 2016
£30,000
Expired contract, expired 9 December 2016Published 10 June 2016
Architect/Gallery Designer (Lead Designer) - Interactive Gallery, National Media Museum
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) Ab Rogers DesignArchitectural and related servicesAwarded 28 September 2015
£90,000
Expired contract, expired 23 June 2017Published 7 June 2016
Exhibition Design and Lighting Brief – Wyndham Lewis Exhibition at IWM North
Imperial War MuseumSupplier(s) All Things Studio LtdSpecialty design servicesAwarded 22 July 2016
£28,500
Closed tender, closed 10 November 2008Published 4 June 2016
Provision of a Film Production & Editing Service for Marketing Depts
Department of Finance
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 3 June 2016
Digital Content Production for Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum
Kilkenny County CouncilSupplier(s) Centre Screen Productions LtdContent or data standardization and classification services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 19 June 2016Published 27 May 2016
Highcliffe Castle Phase 7 - Building Works
Christchurch and East Dorset CouncilRepair and maintenance services of building installations
£1,888,900
Closed tender, closed 28 June 2016Published 27 May 2016
NHM tender for provision of specialist armature and associated items for large dinosaur skeleton (cast).
Natural History MuseumAssembly of metal structures
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 24 May 2016
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
National Galleries of ScotlandSupplier(s) Momart LtdCargo handling and storage services
£149,189
Closed tender, closed 28 June 2016Published 24 May 2016
Assembly of metal structures
Natural History MuseumAssembly of metal structures
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 10 June 2016Published 17 May 2016
GB-London: VE 705 - Exhibition Stand at IBTM World Barcelona
VisitBritainExhibition stands
£75,000
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Closed tender, closed 6 June 2016Published 16 May 2016
Robots exhibition
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£575,000
Closed tender, closed 6 June 2016Published 9 May 2016
Project Management Services: New Museum West Smithfield Project
Museum of LondonConstruction project management services
£2,250,000
Closed tender, closed 6 June 2016Published 6 May 2016
Construction project management services
Museum of LondonConstruction project management services
£2,500,000
Awarded contractPublished 29 April 2016
Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
Glasgow City CouncilSupplier(s) Event Communications LtdBuildings of particular historical or architectural interest
£3,830,715
Awarded contractPublished 29 April 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 - Ireland Pavilion Stand Construction, Installation and Dismantle
Enterprise IrelandEvent services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 29 April 2016
Ireland Pavilion Construction, Installation and Dismantle CPhi Worldwide 2015
Enterprise IrelandEvent services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 26 April 2016
Design, Construction, Installation and Dismantle Service for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2016
Enterprise IrelandEvent services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 16 May 2016Published 26 April 2016
Know Your Place ? West of England: Interactive Digital Touring Exhibition
South Gloucestershire CouncilFair and exhibition organisation services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 15 May 2016Published 25 April 2016
Know Your Place – West of England: Interactive Digital Touring Exhibition
South Gloucestershire CouncilFair and exhibition organisation services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 20 May 2016Published 25 April 2016
MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN CENTRAL LIBRARY
London Borough of BromleyConstruction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
£195,000

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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ICT & AV Infrastructure & Hardware Consultant

Architect/Gallery Designer (Lead Designer) - Interactive Gallery, National Media Museum

Exhibition Design and Lighting Brief – Wyndham Lewis Exhibition at IWM North

Provision of a Film Production & Editing Service for Marketing Depts

Digital Content Production for Kilkenny Medieval Mile Museum

Highcliffe Castle Phase 7 - Building Works

NHM tender for provision of specialist armature and associated items for large dinosaur skeleton (cast).

Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Assembly of metal structures

GB-London: VE 705 - Exhibition Stand at IBTM World Barcelona

Robots exhibition

Project Management Services: New Museum West Smithfield Project

Construction project management services

Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Mobile World Congress 2016 - Ireland Pavilion Stand Construction, Installation and Dismantle

Ireland Pavilion Construction, Installation and Dismantle CPhi Worldwide 2015

Design, Construction, Installation and Dismantle Service for MIPTV and MIPCOM 2016

Know Your Place ? West of England: Interactive Digital Touring Exhibition

Know Your Place – West of England: Interactive Digital Touring Exhibition

MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS IN CENTRAL LIBRARY

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