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 12 May 2016Published 22 April 2016
Exhibition Design and Installation Services in respect of Hadrian's Cavalry Exhibition Project
Northumberland National Park AuthorityMuseum-exhibition services
£90,000
Expired contract, expired 31 October 2016Published 22 April 2016
WARRIOR TREASURES - TEMPORARY EXHIBITION FIT-OUT
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUMSupplier(s) Elmwood Projects LtdMuseum servicesAwarded 11 April 2016
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 20 May 2016Published 22 April 2016
Museum Exhibitions and Associated Works in Central Library
London Borough of BromleyFair and exhibition organisation services
£195,000
Closed tender, closed 3 May 2016Published 19 April 2016
GB-Southampton: Gods House Tower Interpretation & Exhibition Design & Build Services
A SpaceMuseum-exhibition services
£300,000
Closed tender, closed 23 May 2016Published 13 April 2016
Bristol Aerospace Centre - Showcase Design, Fabrication and Installation
Bristol Aero Collection TrustDisplay cases
£550,000
Closed tender, closed 18 May 2016Published 13 April 2016
Museum-exhibition services
University of East AngliaMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 23 May 2016Published 11 April 2016
Display cases
Bristol Aero Collection TrustDisplay cases
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 24 May 2016Published 8 April 2016
Installation of built-in furniture
Aberdeen City CouncilFurniture design services
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 6 April 2016
Museum-exhibition services
Bath and North East Somerset CouncilSupplier(s) Acoustiguide LtdMuseum-exhibition services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 12 April 2016Published 30 March 2016
Our Lives in Data exhibition build services
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£75,000
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Closed tender, closed 10 May 2016Published 29 March 2016
Exhibition Fit-out - Bristol Aerospace Centre
Bristol Aero Collection TrustConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£850,000
Awarded contractPublished 23 March 2016
Exhibition equipment
Victoria and Albert MuseumSupplier(s) florea d.signMuseum construction work
£600,000
Closed tender, closed 18 April 2016Published 22 March 2016
Museum-exhibition services
Royal Museums GreenwichMuseum services
£900,000
Closed tender, closed 22 April 2016Published 18 March 2016
Exhibition stands
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)Exhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 April 2016Published 18 March 2016
Wonder Materials
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£127,500
Closed tender, closed 24 November 2016Published 17 March 2016
Endeavour Galleries Project, Museum Exhbition Fit-out Works for New Galleries
Royal Museums GreenwichMuseum services
£2,000,000
Awarded contractPublished 17 March 2016
Environmental issues consultancy services
RSPB ScotlandSupplier(s) Bright3dResearch consultancy services
£550,000
Closed tender, closed 28 March 2016Published 16 March 2016
Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - Bristol Aerospace Centre
Bristol Aero Collection TrustRelocation services
£15,000
Stale Pre-tenderPublished 14 March 2016
Museum construction work
Royal Museums GreenwichMuseum construction work
£2,000,000
Expired contract, expired 30 April 2016Published 11 March 2016
Exhibition Stand Design and Build
The National ArchivesSupplier(s) The Freeman Company (UK) LimitedRecreational, cultural and sporting servicesAwarded 11 March 2016
£15,951

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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Exhibition Design and Installation Services in respect of Hadrian's Cavalry Exhibition Project

WARRIOR TREASURES - TEMPORARY EXHIBITION FIT-OUT

Museum Exhibitions and Associated Works in Central Library

GB-Southampton: Gods House Tower Interpretation & Exhibition Design & Build Services

Bristol Aerospace Centre - Showcase Design, Fabrication and Installation

Museum-exhibition services

Display cases

Installation of built-in furniture

Museum-exhibition services

Our Lives in Data exhibition build services

Exhibition Fit-out - Bristol Aerospace Centre

Exhibition equipment

Museum-exhibition services

Exhibition stands

Wonder Materials

Endeavour Galleries Project, Museum Exhbition Fit-out Works for New Galleries

Environmental issues consultancy services

Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - Bristol Aerospace Centre

Museum construction work

Exhibition Stand Design and Build

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