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

Awarded contractPublished 15 January 2016
Exhibition Stand Design, Build & Support Services for the US Market including IMEX America Trade Fair 2016
Tourism Ireland CLGExhibition stands
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 15 January 2016
Exhibition stands
Tourism Ireland CLGSupplier(s) Elevations Exhibitions & DesignExhibition stands
€725,000
Closed tender, closed 18 February 2016Published 11 January 2016
Archive services
Cornwall CouncilExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 22 January 2016Published 6 January 2016
Exhibition stands
The North East Automotive Alliance LimitedExhibition stands
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 18 January 2016Published 6 January 2016
PAN1172 - Stand Design, Build and Installation for MIPIM 2016
Leicester City CouncilExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 25 January 2016Published 5 January 2016
Robots - Exhibition's Soundscape
Science Museum GroupServices in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production
£15,000
Closed tender, closed 25 January 2016Published 5 January 2016
Robots - Section 2 large scale exhibit
Science Museum GroupComputer game software development services
£15,500
Closed tender, closed 25 January 2016Published 5 January 2016
Robots - Section 5 large scale exhibit
Science Museum GroupComputer game software development services, family titles and screen savers
£26,500
Closed tender, closed 28 January 2016Published 31 December 2015
National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Mount Making
National Army MuseumExhibition equipment
£110,000
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2016Published 18 December 2015
PD283-Exhibition Design and Build Services for the Lanchester Interactive Archive Project
Coventry UniversityExhibition stands
£42,000
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Closed tender, closed 11 January 2016Published 11 December 2015
GB-London: VB 675 - Exhibition Stand at IMEX for Sesign & Build
VisitBritainMarketing services
£37,500
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2016Published 10 December 2015
Hands on History - Lead Design Consultancy Services
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUMSupplier(s) Haley Sharpe Design LimitedProduction management consultancy servicesAwarded 3 December 2015
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 7 December 2015
Design, Construction, Installation and Dismantle Services for MIPTV & MIPCOM Trade Fairs 2015
Enterprise IrelandEvent services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 January 2016Published 7 December 2015
Science Museum Housekeeping Services
Science Museum GroupCleaning and sanitation services
£3,997,500
Closed tender, closed 14 December 2015Published 2 December 2015
Starring Scotsman Exhibition Fabrication
Science Museum GroupConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
£42,500
Closed tender, closed 8 January 2016Published 26 November 2015
National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Manual Interactives
National Army MuseumMuseum services
£250,000
Expired contract, expired 13 January 2017Published 25 November 2015
Exhibition Project Creative Services: Robots
Science Museum GroupSupplier(s) Drinkall Dean (London) LtdDesign consultancy servicesAwarded 17 November 2015
£120,500
Expired contract, expired 22 March 2016Published 19 November 2015
Durham Cathedral Open Treasure: AV Software Production
Durham CathedralSupplier(s) Ay-Pe LtdMultimedia software development servicesAwarded 10 August 2015
£55,004
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2015Published 3 November 2015
London & Quadrant - Sales & Marketing "Signage & Built Environment" Framework
London & Quadrant Housing TrustDigital printing services
£7,525,000
Expired contract, expired 20 May 2016Published 29 October 2015
Supply and Installation of Specialist Museum
University of BirminghamSupplier(s) The Hub Consulting Limited T/A The HubExhibition equipmentAwarded 28 September 2015
£730,524

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 Stand Design, Build & Support Services for the US Market including IMEX America Trade Fair 2016

Exhibition stands

Archive services

Exhibition stands

PAN1172 - Stand Design, Build and Installation for MIPIM 2016

Robots - Exhibition's Soundscape

Robots - Section 2 large scale exhibit

Robots - Section 5 large scale exhibit

National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Mount Making

PD283-Exhibition Design and Build Services for the Lanchester Interactive Archive Project

GB-London: VB 675 - Exhibition Stand at IMEX for Sesign & Build

Hands on History - Lead Design Consultancy Services

Design, Construction, Installation and Dismantle Services for MIPTV & MIPCOM Trade Fairs 2015

Science Museum Housekeeping Services

Starring Scotsman Exhibition Fabrication

National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Manual Interactives

Exhibition Project Creative Services: Robots

Durham Cathedral Open Treasure: AV Software Production

London & Quadrant - Sales & Marketing "Signage & Built Environment" Framework

Supply and Installation of Specialist Museum

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